Elesclomol

Also known as: Elesclomol (STA-4783), STA-4783, GSK 842879A, 1,3-Bis[2-methyl-2-(phenylthioxomethyl)hydrazide]propanedioic acid, N'1,N'3-dimethyl-N'1,N'3-di(phenylcarbonothioyl)malonohydrazide, N-malonyl-bis(N'-thiobenzoyl-N'-methyl hydrazide), Propanedioic acid, bis[2-methyl-2-(phenylthioxomethyl)hydrazide], 1-N',3-N'-bis(benzenecarbonothioyl)-1-N',3-N'-dimethylpropanedihydrazide

Elesclomol (CAS 488832-69-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C19H20N4O2S2 and a molecular weight of 400.518 g/mol. Key property: a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 488832-69-5
Jingsj CID: J-1957936-3
Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₀N₄O₂S₂
Molecular Weight: 400.518 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Exact Mass	400.102753
PSA	128.86000
LogP	1.98
Refractive Index	1.668
Storage Conditions	-20°C

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Kirshner JR, et al. Elesclomol induces cancer cell apoptosis through oxidative stress. Mol Cancer Ther. 2008 Aug;7(8):2319-27. [2]. Bair JS, et al. Chemistry and biology of deoxynyboquinone, a potent inducer of cancer cell death. J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Apr 21;132(15):5469-7 [3]. Blackman RK, et al. Mitochondrial electron transport is the cellular target of the oncology drug elesclomol. PLoS One. 2012;7(1):e29798. [4]. Gehrmann M. Drug evaluation: STA-4783--enhancing taxane efficacy by induction of Hsp70. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 2006 Jun;7(6):574-80.

Additional Information

[1]. Kirshner JR, et al. Elesclomol induces cancer cell apoptosis through oxidative stress. Mol Cancer Ther. 2008 Aug;7(8):2319-27. [2]. Bair JS, et al. Chemistry and biology of deoxynyboquinone, a potent inducer of cancer cell death. J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Apr 21;132(15):5469-7 [3]. Blackman RK, et al. Mitochondrial electron transport is the cellular target of the oncology drug elesclomol. PLoS One. 2012;7(1):e29798. [4]. Gehrmann M. Drug evaluation: STA-4783--enhancing taxane efficacy by induction of Hsp70. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 2006 Jun;7(6):574-80.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Elesclomol?

The CAS number of Elesclomol is 488832-69-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Elesclomol?

Elesclomol has molecular formula C19H20N4O2S2 and molecular weight 400.518 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Elesclomol?

For Elesclomol, Upstream Products: N-Methyl-N-thiobenzoylhydrazine, Malonyl chloride, Malonic acid.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Elesclomol (CAS 488832-69-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1957936-3 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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