Classification: Not WHMIS controlled. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
Cas Number
50-63-5
Molecular Weight
515.86
Scientific Background
Chloroquine diphosphate was originally developed as a treatment against malaria. It has since been implicated in cancer research as it inhibits cell growth and induces cell death in a number of cancer cell lines. Chloroquine also inhibits autophagy by specifically blocking acidification of the lysosomes which fuse with autophagosomes. This consequently prevents the degradation of materials.