Eflornithine

依氟鸟氨酸

Also known as: DFMO, α-difluoromethylornithine, DL-2-(difluoromethyl)ornithine, 2-(difluoromethyl)-DL-ornithine, MDL71782, RMI71782

Eflornithine (CAS 70052-12-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12F2N2O2 and a molecular weight of 182.16800 g/mol. It is also known as DFMO, α-difluoromethylornithine and DL-2-(difluoromethyl)ornithine. Key properties include a boiling point of 347ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.293g/cm3 and a flash point of 163.7ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 70052-12-9
Jingsj CID: J-23197-2
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂F₂N₂O₂
Chinese Name: 依氟鸟氨酸
Molecular Weight: 182.16800 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	347ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.293g/cm3
Flash Point	163.7ºC
Exact Mass	182.08700
PSA	89.34000
LogP	1.17310
Storage Conditions	2-8℃

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Burri C, et al. Eflornithine for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis. Parasitol Res. 2003 Jun;90 Supp 1:S49-52. [2]. Balfour JA, et al. Topical eflornithine. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2001;2(3):197-201; discussion 202. [3]. Kumar A, et al. A method to improve the efficacy of topical eflornithine hydrochloride cream. Drug Deliv. 2016 Jun;23(5):1495-501. [4]. Lipke DW, et al. Eflornithine alters changes in vascular responsiveness associated with coarctation hypertension. Clin Exp Hypertens. 1997 Apr;19(3):297-312.

Additional Information

[1]. Burri C, et al. Eflornithine for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis. Parasitol Res. 2003 Jun;90 Supp 1:S49-52. [2]. Balfour JA, et al. Topical eflornithine. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2001;2(3):197-201; discussion 202. [3]. Kumar A, et al. A method to improve the efficacy of topical eflornithine hydrochloride cream. Drug Deliv. 2016 Jun;23(5):1495-501. [4]. Lipke DW, et al. Eflornithine alters changes in vascular responsiveness associated with coarctation hypertension. Clin Exp Hypertens. 1997 Apr;19(3):297-312.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Eflornithine?

The CAS number of Eflornithine is 70052-12-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Eflornithine?

Eflornithine has molecular formula C6H12F2N2O2 and molecular weight 182.16800 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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