Cefatrizine, also known as BL-S-640 and S-640P, is a eukaryotic elongation factor-2 kinase inhibitor with an anti-proliferative activity toward breast cancer cells. Eukaryotic elongation factor-2 kinase, a unique calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, is well known to regulate apoptosis, autophagy and ER stress in many types of human cancers.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
51627-14-6 |
Chemical Formula |
C18H18N6O5S2 |
Molecular Weight |
462.499 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
(6R,7R)-3-(((1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)thio)methyl)-7-(2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
Exact Mass |
462.078 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 46.75; H, 3.92; N, 18.17; O, 17.30; S, 13.86 |
Synonym |
Cefatrizine; BL-S-640; BL S 640; BLS640; Cephatriazine; S 640P; S-640P; S640P |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO |
SMILES Code |
O=C(C(N12)=C(CSC3=CNN=N3)CS[C@]2([H])[C@H](NC(C(N)C4=CC=C(O)C=C4)=O)C1=O)O |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
N/A |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
Solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>2 years if stored properly |