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Cerulenin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Has antibiotic and antifungal properties; inhibits fatty acid and steroid biosynthesis
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J64538MA
Description
Cerulenin is used as an antifungal antibiotic that inhibits sterol and fatty acids biosynthesis. Cerulenin induces apoptosis in tumor cell lines. It can be a useful biochemical tool with applications for the study of metabolism and function of fatty acids in the bacterial cell membrane and in yeast. An extensive review including the properties, uses, mechanism of action and structure has been reported.
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ApplicationsCerulenin is used as an antifungal antibiotic that inhibits sterol and fatty acids biosynthesis. Cerulenin induces apoptosis in tumor cell lines. It can be a useful biochemical tool with applications for the study of metabolism and function of fatty acids in the bacterial cell membrane and in yeast. An extensive review including the properties, uses, mechanism of action and structure has been reported.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone at 20mg/ml. Also soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, or ethyl acetate.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers..
Specifications
Cerulenin | |
Powder | |
White to Yellow | |
C12H17NO3 | |
4140423 | |
(2R,3S,E,E)-2,3-Epoxy-4-oxo-7,10-dodecadienamide | |
GVEZIHKRYBHEFX-NQQPLRFYSA-N | |
(2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl]oxirane-2-carboxamide | |
5282054 | |
223.27 |
Cerulenin | |
17397-89-6 | |
10 mg | |
MFCD00077686 | |
14,2004 | |
Soluble in acetone at 20mg/ml; Also soluble in ethanol,benzene,chloroform,or ethyl acetate. | |
CC=CCC=CCCC(=O)C1C(O1)C(=O)N | |
223.272 | |
CHEBI:171741 | |
98% |
Chemical Identifiers
17397-89-6 | |
223.272 | |
GVEZIHKRYBHEFX-NQQPLRFYSA-N | |
5282054 | |
(2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-nona-4,7-dienoyl]oxirane-2-carboxamide |
C12H17NO3 | |
MFCD00077686 | |
(2R,3S,E,E)-2,3-Epoxy-4-oxo-7,10-dodecadienamide | |
CHEBI:171741 | |
CC=CCC=CCCC(=O)C1C(O1)C(=O)N |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
H302
EINECSNumber : 241-424-8
RTECSNumber : JR1670000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C
RUO – Research Use Only