Ellipticine

Also known as: 5,11-dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole, 6H-Pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole, 5,11-dimethyl-, NSC 71795, CCG-36483, Elliptisine

Ellipticine (CAS 519-23-3) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H14N2 and a molecular weight of 246.307 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 316-318°C, a boiling point of 495.4±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 227.1±18.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 519-23-3
Jingsj CID: J-29247-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₄N₂
Molecular Weight: 246.307 g/mol
Category: Organic Bases
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	316-318°C
Boiling Point	495.4±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	227.1±18.6 °C
Exact Mass	246.115692
PSA	28.68000
LogP	4.80
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.777
Additional Property	DMSO: soluble

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Topoisomerase II
Additional Information	[1]. Stiborova M, et al. Molecular mechanisms of antineoplastic action of an anticancer drug ellipticine. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2006 Jul;150(1):13-23. [2]. Stiborova M, et al. Ellipticine cytotoxicity to cancer cell lines - a comparative study. Interdiscip Toxicol. 2011 Jun;4(2):98-105. [3]. Stiborova M, et al. The anticancer drug ellipticine activated with cytochrome P450 mediates DNA damage determining its pharmacological efficiencies: studies with rats, Hepatic Cytochrome P450 Reductase Null (HRN?) mice and pure enzymes. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Dec 25;16(1):284-306.

Target

Topoisomerase II

Additional Information

[1]. Stiborova M, et al. Molecular mechanisms of antineoplastic action of an anticancer drug ellipticine. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2006 Jul;150(1):13-23. [2]. Stiborova M, et al. Ellipticine cytotoxicity to cancer cell lines - a comparative study. Interdiscip Toxicol. 2011 Jun;4(2):98-105. [3]. Stiborova M, et al. The anticancer drug ellipticine activated with cytochrome P450 mediates DNA damage determining its pharmacological efficiencies: studies with rats, Hepatic Cytochrome P450 Reductase Null (HRN?) mice and pure enzymes. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Dec 25;16(1):284-306.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2933990090
Summary	2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ellipticine?

The CAS number of Ellipticine is 519-23-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ellipticine?

Ellipticine has molecular formula C17H14N2 and molecular weight 246.307 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Ellipticine (CAS 519-23-3)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-29247-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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