CAS: 937370-10-0

Pemetrexed is an antifolate drug that is used to treat cancer. It is a prodrug of pemetrexed disodium, which is converted to pemetrexed in the body by esterases. Pemetrexed is metabolized to its active form, D-pemetrexed, which inhibits DNA synthesis and the growth of cells by inhibiting thymidylate synthase. D-Pemetrexed hydrate is a high purity, pharmacopoeia grade impurity standard for use in research and development or as a custom synthesis. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells and can be used in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Compounds containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, nesoi