Antiviral, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, immunomodulating, and antineoplastic cytostatic anthraquinone derivative. Induces DNA damage by intercalating into DNA and inhibiting topoisomerase II. Induces interstrand DNA cross-links and DNA-protein cross-links in cellular systems. Has been shown to be an inhibitor of DNA methylation. Alternative name: 1,4-Dihydroxy-5,8-bis[[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-9,10-anthracenedione . dihydrochloride. Purity: ≥97% (Assay). Appearance: Blue to black crystalline solid. Solubility: Soluble in water; slightly soluble in 100% ethanol or methanol; insoluble in acetonitrile or acetone. Long Term Storage: -20°C.