Product Description:
Docetaxel is a chemotherapy medication used to treat several types of cancer. It works by disrupting the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
114977-28-5
SYNONYM:
Taxotere;RP 56976;RP-56976;NSC-628503
FORMULA:
C43H53NO14
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Irritant
CATEGORIES:
Pharmaceutical
Docetaxel is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C43H53NO14. Designed primarily for use in oncology, it is a potent antineoplastic agent belonging to the class of taxane derivatives. This chemotherapeutic agent works by inhibiting cell division, effectively preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells. Docetaxel achieves this by promoting the stabilization of microtubules, thereby disrupting the mitotic processes crucial for cancer cell replication. Clinically, docetaxel is employed in the treatment of various cancers, including breast, non-small cell lung, prostate, gastric, and head and neck cancers. It is usually administered via intravenous infusion under strict medical supervision. Its formulation allows for enhanced solubility and efficient systemic distribution, making it a cornerstone treatment in combination therapies for improved clinical outcomes against cancer.