Melittin

Molecular Formula

C131H229N39O31

M.W.

2 846.47

CAS number

20449-79-0

Details

Source

Bee venom powder

Fermentek product Code

MEL-001

Brand/grade

For research

Specifications

Appearance

White to faint yellow or faint tan powder

Purity by HPLC

≥ 98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Solubility test

Clear colorless to faint yellow solution at 5mg/ml of water

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Forapine
Honeybee melittin
Bee venom melittin
Melittin I

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

H-Gly-Ile-Gly-Ala-Val-Leu-Lys-Val-Leu-Thr-Thr-Gly-Leu-Pro-Ala-Leu-Ile-Ser-Trp-Ile-Lys-Arg-Lys-Arg-Gln-Gln-NH

RTECS#

EU number

629-303-1

Chemical name

H-Gly-Ile-Gly-Ala-Val-Leu-Lys-Val-Leu-Thr-Thr-Gly-Leu-Pro-Ala-Leu-Ile-Ser-Trp-Ile-Lys-Arg-Lys-Arg-Gln-Gln-NH

Description

Melittin is a pore-forming toxic 26-amino-acid polypeptide that occurs in the venom of honey bees. Melittin constitutes about 40% to 60% (by weight) of that venom.

InChl Key

VDXZNPDIRNWWCW-JFTDCZMZSA-N

Canonical SMILES

CCC(C)C(C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(C(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(C(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(C(C)O)C(=O)NC(C(C)O)C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)N1CCCC1C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(C(C)CC)C(=O)NC(CO)C(=O)NC(CC2=CNC3=CC=CC=C32)C(=O)NC(C(C)CC)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)N)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N)NC(=O)CN

Isomeric SMILES

CC[C@H](C)[C@@H](C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)O)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)O)C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC2=CNC3=CC=CC=C32)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N)NC(=O)CN

Further Information

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.

Hygroscopic substance

Avoid exposing to strong direct light.

Protect from moisture!

Retest time

Disclaimer

For Research use only