Helvolic acid (Fumigacin)
Molecular Formula
C33H44O8
M.W.
568.70
CAS number
29400-42-8
Source
Cephalosporium caerulens
Fermentek product Code
HEV-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White to Off-White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
210°C-215°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO;
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of EtOAc
Names and identifiers

Synonyms: Helvolic acid;   Fumigacin; 

Chemical names:

IUPAC:  (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

RTECS#:   RC1370000

EU number
N.A.
Chemical name
Fumigacin
Description

Helvolic acid (Fumigacin). A naturally occurring steroidal antibiotic from Aspergillus and related fungi. Helvolic acid is a mycotoxin with antibacterial activity.

InChl Key
MDFZYGLOIJNNRM-OAJDADRGSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1C2C(C(=O)C3(C(C2(C=CC1=O)C)CCC4C3(CC(C4=C(CCC=C(C)C)C(=O)O)OC(=O)C)C)C)OC(=O)C
Isomeric 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
Solubility ( literature )

DMSO, Acetone, Chloroform

Compound Classification

Mycotoxin

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.
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
Available since
Title
Deleted CAS Numbers
Value
1403-63-0
Title
Transport information
Value
NDG
Title
Animal rawmat
Value
yes
Fermentek Product Category
Mycotoxins
Other mycotoxins
Enzyme-inhibitors
Anti Bacterial
Signal to sort
H

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