Diaziquone is a synthetic bifunctional quinone derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. Diaziquone alkylates and cross-links DNA during all phases of the cell cycle, resulting in disruption of DNA function, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. This agent can also form free radicals, thereby initiating DNA damage via DNA strand breaks. Due to its lipophilicity, diaziquone readily crosses the blood brain barrier. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus).
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
57998-68-2 |
Chemical Formula |
C16H20N4O6 |
Molecular Weight |
364.35 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
diethyl (2,5-di(aziridin-1-yl)-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,4-diyl)dicarbamate |
Exact Mass |
364.13828 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 52.74; H, 5.53; N, 15.38; O, 26.35 |
Synonym |
Aziridinyl Benzoquinone; aziridinylbenzoquinone; Aziridinylbenzoquinone carbamic acid. Abbreviation |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(C(NC(OCC)=O)=C1N2CC2)C(N3CC3)=C(NC(OCC)=O)C1=O |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
N/A |
Pathways |
alkylating agent, 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 |