Synonyms
7-Ethyl camptothecin
(S)-4,11-Diethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-pyrano[3',4':6,7]indolizino[1,2-b]quinoline-3,14(4H,12H)-dione
SN 22
Description
The main reasons for the superior antitumor activity of 7-Ethylcamptothecin compared with CPT are as follows: (a) 7-Ethylcamptothecin had a stronger growth-inhibiting activity against tumor cells, and (b) 7-Ethylcamptothecin remained in the intestinal tract for a longer time and in higher amounts when administered in vivo. 7-Ethyl Camptothecin is a natural compound found in the barks of Camptotheca acuminata Decne, it can be used as a cosmetics material.
Molecular Formula
C22H20N2O4
SMILES
CCC1=C2CN3C(=CC4=C(C3=O)COC(=O)C4(CC)O)C2=NC5=CC=CC=C51