Raltitrexed

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Raltitrexed Structure
Raltitrexed structure
Common Name Raltitrexed
CAS Number 112887-68-0 Molecular Weight 458.488
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C21H22N4O6S Melting Point 176-1800C
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Raltitrexed


Raltitrexed is an antimetabolite drug used in chemotherapy, acting by inhibiting thymidylate synthase.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
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 Raltitrexed Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Raltitrexed is an antimetabolite drug used in chemotherapy, acting by inhibiting thymidylate synthase.
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In Vitro Raltitrexed inhibits HepG2 proliferation by arresting the cell cycle at G0/G1, and the cell cycle is mediated via downregulation of cyclin A and CDK2[1]. Raltitrexed (0.1, 0.5, 2.5 μg/mL) decreases the viability of SGC7901 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Raltitrexed (0.5 μg/mL) shows typical apoptotic morphology, including nuclear shrinkage, fragmentation, chromatin condensation and apoptotic bodies in SGC7901 cells. Raltitrexed blocks the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase, decreases in the mitochondrial membrane potential. Raltitrexed also increases the level of ROS, induces caspase-3-dependent apoptosis via activation of the mitochondria, and increases TS protein and mRNA expression levels[3]. Raltitrexed (1.5 nM) reduces the number of GM00637 cells, selectively induces gene conversions, but does not affect DSB-induced HR or NHEJ[4].
In Vivo Raltitrexed (0, 5, 10, 11.5, 13.5, 15 mg/kg b/w, i.p.) increases the rates of resorbed embryos and growth retardation of murine model of NTDs in a dose dependent manner. Raltitrexed (11.5 mg/kg b/w) maximally inhibits the thymidylate synthase (TS) activity in embryonic tissue, decreases dTMP levels and while increases dUMP levels[2].
Cell Assay To assess the effect of Raltitrexed on cell viability and/or growth, GM00637 cells are plated into 25 cm2 flasks at a density of 3.3×105 cells per flask. Twenty four hours later, the medium is replaced with medium supplemented with various doses of Raltitrexed over a broad range of concentrations ranging from less than 1 nM to greater than 1 µM. Three flasks of cells are used for each dose tested. Cells are exposed to Raltitrexed for 24 hours, at which time the cells are refed with medium containing no Raltitrexed. Forty-eight hours after feeding with drug-free medium, cells are harvested and counted. The cell counts for the cells exposed to the various Raltitrexed doses are compared with the cell count for control cells not exposed to Raltitrexed as a measure of the impact of Raltitrexed on cell viability and/or growth rate.
Animal Admin The adult (7-8 week, 19-20 g) C57BL/6 mice are used in the experiment. Mice are maintained under 22°C with a 12 h light/day cycle and fed with standard mouse chow and tap water ad libitum. Female mice are mated with male overnight and vaginal plugs are examined in the following morning. The presence of vaginal plug in the pregnant mice is considered as gestational day 0.5. Pregnant mice are randomly divided into 6 groups with 10 mice in each group. Raltitrexed is dissolved in 0.9 % NaCl, and five groups are intraperitoneally injected with different doses of Raltitrexed (5, 10, 11.5, 13.5, 15 mg/kg b/w) on gestational day 7.5. The control group is intraperitoneally injected with 0.9 % NaCl at the same volume on gestational day 7.5. On gestational day 11.5, pregnant mice are sacrificed, and embryos are examined under dissect microscope.
References

[1]. Zhao H, et al. Raltitrexed Inhibits HepG2 Cell Proliferation via G0/G1 Cell Cycle Arrest. Oncol Res. 2016;23(5):237-48

[2]. Dong Y, et al. Raltitrexed's effect on the development of neural tube defects in mice is associated with DNA damage, apoptosis, and proliferation. Mol Cell Biochem. 2015 Jan;398(1-2):223-31.

[3]. Xue S, et al. Raltitrexed induces mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in SGC7901 human gastric cancer cells. Mol Med Rep. 2014 Oct;10(4):1927-34.

[4]. Waldman BC, et al. Induction of intrachromosomal homologous recombination in human cells by raltitrexed, an inhibitor of thymidylate synthase. DNA Repair (Amst). 2008 Oct 1;7(10):1624-35.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Melting Point 176-1800C
Molecular Formula C21H22N4O6S
Molecular Weight 458.488
Exact Mass 458.126007
PSA 180.93000
LogP -1.28
Index of Refraction 1.692
InChIKey IVTVGDXNLFLDRM-HNNXBMFYSA-N
SMILES Cc1nc2ccc(CN(C)c3ccc(C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)s3)cc2c(=O)[nH]1
Storage condition Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45-S25
RIDADR UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 8

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 RaltitrexedBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Relative resistance ratio evaluated for murine tumor L1210:1565 cells with 10% fetal ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: L1210 (1565)
External Id: CHEMBL704815
Name: Primary qHTS assay for inhibitors of alpha-synuclein gene (SNCA) expression
Source: NCGC
External Id: SNCA-p-activity-luciferase
Name: Relative resistance ratio evaluated for murine tumor L1210:RD1694 cells with 10% hors...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: L1210 (RD1694)
External Id: CHEMBL704820
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_OPM1-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-OC1MY5-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-KMS_34-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_L363-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_OCIMY7-m4-1
Name: Inhibition of Escherichia coli thymidylate synthase using dUMP/(6R,S)-tetrahydrofolat...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4007197
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

N-[5-[N-[(3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-4-oxy-6-quinazolinyl)-methyl]-N-methylamino]-2-thenoyl]-L-glutamic acid
2kce
ZD1694
N-[(5-{methyl[(2-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino}thiophen-2-yl)carbonyl]-L-glutamic acid
N-[(5-{Methyl[(2-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino}-2-thienyl)carbonyl]-L-glutamic acid
Raltitrexed
D1694
ICI-D 1694
MFCD00864168
N-(5-[N-(3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-4-oxoquinazolin-6-ylmethyl)-N-methylamino]-2-thenoyl)-L-glutamic acid
Tomudex
2tsr
N-[[5-[[(1,4-Dihydro-2-methyl-4-oxo-6-quinazolinyl)methyl]methylamino]-2-thienyl]carbonyl]-L-glutamic acid
ICI D1694
N-[(5-{Methyl[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-6-quinazolinyl)methyl]amino}-2-thienyl)carbonyl]-L-glutamic acid

 Raltitrexed | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Melting point of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is 176-1800C.
Q: What is the InChIKey of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: InChIKey of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is IVTVGDXNLFLDRM-HNNXBMFYSA-N.
Q: What is the safety information for (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Safety information for (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid: S26-S36/37/39-S45-S25.
Q: What are the storage conditions for (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Storage conditions for (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid: Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere.
Q: What is the CAS number of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: CAS number of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is 112887-68-0.
Q: What are the upstream materials of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid: 132463-02-6;112888-43-4;112889-02-8;39978-57-9;1118-89-4;131052-68-1;106585-64-2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Molecular weight of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is 458.488.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: SMILES notation of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is Cc1nc2ccc(CN(C)c3ccc(C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)s3)cc2c(=O)[nH]1.
Q: What is the English name of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: The English name of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of (2S)-2-[[5-[methyl-[(2-methyl-4-oxo-1H-quinazolin-6-yl)methyl]amino]thiophene-2-carbonyl]amino]pentanedioic acid is 180.93000.

 Raltitrexedfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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