Use and description |
Octreotide is a synthetic somatostatin analogue that resembles the native polypeptide in its activity in suppressing levels and activity of growth hormone, insulin, glucagon and many other gastrointestinal peptides. Because its half-life is longer than somatostatin, octreotide can be used clinically to treat neuroendocrine tumors that secrete excessive amounts of growth hormone (acromegaly) or other active hormones or neuropeptides. |
Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:Octreotide acetate CAS:83150-76-9 Molecular Formula:C49H66N10O10S2 Molecular Weight:1019.24 Appearance:White or off-white crystalline powder. Melting point:>140°C (dec.) Boiling point:1447.2±65.0 °C(Predicted) Storage conditions:-20°C |