Solubility: May be dissolved in DMSO (35 mg/ml); or Ethanol (15 mg/ml).
Appearance: Orange powder.
PubChem CID: 3885.
Scientific Background: β-Lapachone is a naturally occurring quinone obtained from the bark of the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) with cancer chemopreventive properties. It induces apoptosis in HL-60 and human prostate cancer cells.
References: 1. Planchon S.M., et al. (1995) Cancer Research. 55(17): 3706-3711.
Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.