Apamin
Molecular Formula
C79H131N31O24S4
CAS number
24345-16-2
Source
Bee venom powder
Fermentek product Code
APA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to faint tan or faint yellow powder
Purity by HPLC
≥95% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear colorless to faint yellow solution at 1mg/ml of Water
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

H-Cys(1)-Asn-Cys(2)-Lys-Ala-Pro-Glu-Thr-Ala-Leu-Cys(1)-Ala-Arg-Arg-Cys(2)-Gln-Gln-His-NH2

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

RTECS#

EU number
246-182-7
Description

Apamin is a neurotoxic peptide from bee venom.

InChl Key
YVIIHEKJCKCXOB-STYWVVQQSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCC2C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N3CCCC3C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N2)CC(=O)N)N)C(=O)N1)CC(C)C)C)C(C)O)CCC(=O)O)C)CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)N)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)N)C(=O)NC(CC4=CNC=N4)C(=O)N)CCCNC(=N)N)CCCNC(=N)N
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H]2C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N3CCC[C@H]3C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CSSC[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N2)CC(=O)N)N)C(=O)N1)CC(C)C)C)[C@@H](C)O)CCC(=O)O)C)CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC4=CNC=N4)C(=O)N)CCCNC(=N)N)CCCNC(=N)N
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Protect from moisture!
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped at ambient temperature
Transport safety: Not Dangerous Goods; Not Regulated
Fermentek Product Category