Dihydrocytochalasin B
Molecular Formula
C29H39NO5
M.W.
481.60
CAS number
39156-67-7
MSDS
Source
Semisynthetic
Fermentek product Code
DHB-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥95% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
195°C-205°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml Methanol
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:  

  • 21,22-Dihydrochalasin B
  • 21,22-Dihydrocytochalasin B
  • 21,22-Dihydrophomin

 

Systematic Name: 7(S),20(R)-Dihydroxy-16(R)-methyl-10-phenyl-24-oxa(14)cytochalasa-6(12),13(E)-diene-1,23-dione

EU number
254-324-4
Description

Dihydrocytochalasin B is chemically derived from Cytochalasin B  obtained natural from Drechslera dematoidea fungus.

InChl Key
WIULKAASLBZREV-RXPQEOCGSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCCC(CCC(=O)OC23C(C=CC1)C(C(=C)C(C2C(NC3=O)CC4=CC=CC=C4)C)O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@@H]1CCC[C@H](CCC(=O)O[C@]23[C@@H](/C=C/C1)[C@@H](C(=C)[C@H]([C@H]2[C@@H](NC3=O)CC4=CC=CC=C4)C)O)O
Solubility ( literature )

Acetone, DMSO, 100% Ethanol, Methanol

Compound Classification
  • Macrolide indol mycotoxin
  • Cytochalasin
  • Actin inhibitor
Storage, handling
Deep frozen (-15 oC to - 20 oC)
Retest time
3 Years
Applications

Cytochalasins are used as tools in cytological research, and in in the field of actin polymerisation.

Cytokinesis inhibitor. Inducer of changes in cell morphology and motility. It disrupts actin structure and inhibits ability of serum growth factors to stimulate DNA synthesis in vitro. Does not inhibit sugar uptake. Active calcium transport inhibitor. Active in vivo.

 

Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
sig
Value
250225
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TSE
Value
S
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Transport information
Value
Pg III
Title
EU
Value
254-324-4; On REACH List of Pre-Registered Substances, March 2009 Registration Date: 31-MAY-2013
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CAS deleted numbers
Value
74409-92-0 ;
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Other sites info
Value
Most sites give wrong RTECS number RO0205000 belonging to Phomin
Signal to sort
D