Helvolic acid, Mycotoxin (ab144871)
Key features and details
- Mycotoxin. Broad spectrum antibiotic agent.
- CAS Number: 29400-42-8
- Purity: > 96%
- Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Aspergillus fumigatus
Overview
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Product name
Helvolic acid, Mycotoxin -
Description
Mycotoxin. Broad spectrum antibiotic agent. -
Biological description
Mycotoxin. Broad spectrum antibiotic agent. Weakly inhibits GTPase. Active against Gram positive and negative bacteria. Inhibits protein biosynthesis via EF-2. Shows antioxidant effects. -
Purity
> 96% -
CAS Number
29400-42-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2Z)-2-[(4S,5S,6S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,16S)-6,16-Diacetyloxy-4,8,10,14-tetramethyl-3,7-dioxo-5,6,9,11,12,13,15,16-octahydro-4H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ylidene]-6-methylhept-5-enoic acid -
Molecular weight
568.70 -
Molecular formula
C33H44O8 -
PubChem identifier
3002143 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. Store under desiccating conditions. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C[C@H]1[C@@H]2[C@@H](C(=O)[C@]3([C@H]([C@]2(C=CC1=O)C)CC[C@@H]\4[C@@]3(C[C@@H](/C4=C(/CCC=C(C)C)\C(=O)O)OC(=O)C)C)C)OC(=O)C -
Source
Aspergillus fumigatus
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