Isoindigo inhibits proliferation in various leukemia and cancer cell lines, displaying anticancer activity. Isoindigo and its derivatives may also bind the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR). Additionally, similar compounds show chemotherapeutic benefits in animal models of leukemia.
| Cas No. | 476-34-6 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C16H10N2O2 |
| Formula Wt. | 262.27 |
| IUPAC Name | (3E)-3-(2-Oxo-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-ylidene)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one |
| Synonym | Isoindigotin |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
|---|---|
| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | I7155 Info Sheet PDF |
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