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Chemical
CAS Num	827318-97-8
Chemical Formula	C26H30N6O3
Molecular Weight	474.55
IUPAC Chemical Name	(R)-N-(5-(2-methoxy-2-phenylacetyl)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrazol-3-yl)-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzamide
Exact Mass	474.23794
Elemental Analysis	C, 65.80; H, 6.37; N, 17.71; O, 10.11
Synonym	PHA739358; PHA-739358; PHA 739358; Danusertib.
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	O=C(NC1=NNC2=C1CN(C([C@H](OC)C3=CC=CC=C3)=O)C2)C4=CC=C(N5CCN(C)CC5)C=C4
Biological
Targets and Effects	Aurora kinase inhibitor
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	>5 years if stored properly