Tacrolimus [ 104987-11-3 ]
- Appearance
- White or off-white crystalline powder
- Melting Point
- 113-115 ( ℃ )
- Boiling Point
- 481 ( ℃ )
mp | 113-115°C |
storage temp. | −20°C |
solubility | DMSO: >3 mg/mL |
form | solid |
color | white |
Chemical Properties | White Crystalline Solid |
Usage | An immunosuppressant that blocks T cell proliferation in vitro by inhibiting the generation of several lymphokines, especially IL-2. Shown to inhibit the activity of FK-506 binding protein, thereby reversing its effects on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca |