CAS No. 128517-07-7

Batch: Purity:99.78
Romidepsin (FK228) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Romidepsin (FK228) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (1S,4S,7Z,10S,16E,21R)-7-ethylidene-4,21-di(propan-2-yl)-2-oxa-12,13-dithia-5,8,20,23-tetrazabicyclo[8.7.6]tricos-16-ene-3,6,9,19,22-pentone
CAS Number 128517-07-7
Molecular Formula

C24H36N4O6S2

Molecular Weight (MW) 540.7
SMILES CC=C1C(=O)NC(C(=O)OC2CC(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCCC=C2)C(=O)N1)C(C)C)C(C)C
InChIKey OHRURASPPZQGQM-GCCNXGTGSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Romidepsin (FK228) is a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor targeting HDAC1 and HDAC2. It functions as a prodrug that is reduced intracellularly to an active form containing a free thiol group, which interacts with zinc in the HDAC active site. Romidepsin induces G1 and G2/M cell cycle arrest, promotes apoptosis, and exerts strong antitumor activity in various cancer models. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 10 mg/mL (18.49 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.