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Product Information
Catalog Num
A14560
Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19
CAS Number
CAS: 94-09-7
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)N
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
30 mg/mL (181.6 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
30 mg/mL (181.6 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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