CAS No. 81810-66-4

Batch: Purity:99.47
Quinocetone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Quinocetone product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 81810-66-4
Molecular Formula

C18H14N2O3

Molecular Weight (MW) 306.32
SMILES CC1=C([N+](=O)C2=CC=CC=C2N1[O-])C(=O)C=CC3=CC=CC=C3

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Quinocetone is a synthetic quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-oxide veterinary antibacterial agent with potential antitumor activity. It stimulates the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and causes severe oxidative stress in cancer cells. This elevation of ROS leads to loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, activation of downstream caspase cascades, and induction of apoptotic cell death in hepatoma cells.

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

Concentration Volume Mass
🧮 Molarity Calculator

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 40 mg/mL (130.58 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.