CAS No. 85622-93-1

Batch: Purity:99.99
TMZ(Temozolomide) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the TMZ(Temozolomide) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 3-methyl-4-oxoimidazo[5,1-d][1,2,3,5]tetrazine-8-carboxamide
CAS Number 85622-93-1
Molecular Formula

C6H6N6O2

Molecular Weight (MW) 194.15
SMILES CN1C(=O)N2C=NC(=C2N=N1)C(=O)N
InChIKey BPEGJWRSRHCHSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Temozolomide (TMZ) is a monofunctional SN-1 DNA alkylating agent that spontaneously converts at physiological pH to the active metabolite MTIC and methyldiazonium ions, which transfer methyl groups to DNA. This alkylation triggers DNA damage, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in leukemia and glioma models. Concurrently, temozolomide demonstrates schedule-dependent antitumor activity against various malignancies including high-grade gliomas and metastatic melanoma. [1]

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 39 mg/mL (200.87 mM) ; Warmed with 60°C water bath ; Ultrasonicated
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 10 mg/mL (超声加热五分钟)
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.