CAS No. 66211-92-5 Chemical Name: Detorubicin CBNumber: CB51178460 Molecular Formula: C33H39NO14 Formula Weight: 673.66
Detorubicin is a semi-synthetic derivative of the anthracycline antineoplastic antibiotic daunorubicin.
Detorubicin intercalates into DNA and interacts with topoisomerase II,
thereby inhibiting DNA replication and repair and RNA and protein
synthesis. This agent also produces toxic free-radical intermediates and
interacts with cell membrane lipids causing lipid peroxidation.
Detorubicin is less toxic than daunorubicin.