Cantharidin is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Medical Treatments: It is used in dermatology for the treatment of warts and molluscum contagiosum due to its ability to cause blistering and promote skin cell turnover.
- Insect Control: Cantharidin serves as a natural insecticide, effectively deterring pests in agricultural settings, making it a valuable tool for organic farming.
- Pharmaceutical Research: Researchers explore its potential as a cancer treatment, as it has shown promise in inhibiting tumor growth in preliminary studies.
- Veterinary Medicine: It is used in veterinary practices for the removal of warts in animals, showcasing its versatility beyond human applications.
- Biochemical Studies: Cantharidin is employed in laboratories to study cellular processes and signaling pathways, providing insights into cell biology and pharmacology.
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Applications
Cantharidin is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Medical Treatments: It is used in dermatology for the treatment of warts and molluscum contagiosum due to its ability to cause blistering and promote skin cell turnover.
- Insect Control: Cantharidin serves as a natural insecticide, effectively deterring pests in agricultural settings, making it a valuable tool for organic farming.
- Pharmaceutical Research: Researchers explore its potential as a cancer treatment, as it has shown promise in inhibiting tumor growth in preliminary studies.
- Veterinary Medicine: It is used in veterinary practices for the removal of warts in animals, showcasing its versatility beyond human applications.
- Biochemical Studies: Cantharidin is employed in laboratories to study cellular processes and signaling pathways, providing insights into cell biology and pharmacology.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.