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Sigma-Aldrich

Atractyloside potassium salt

≥98% (TLC)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C30H44K2O16S2
CAS Number:
102130-43-8
Molecular Weight:
802.99
MDL number:
MFCD00078810
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24891150

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

solubility

H2O: 20 mg/mL

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].[H][C@@]12CC[C@@]3([H])[C@]4(C)C[C@@H](C[C@@H](C(O)=O)[C@@]4([H])CC[C@]3(C1)[C@@H](O)C2=C)O[C@@H]5O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](OS([O-])(=O)=O)[C@H](OS([O-])(=O)=O)[C@H]5OC(=O)CC(C)C

Biochem/physiol Actions

An extremely toxic glycoside isolated from thistles. Inhibits oxidative phosphorylation by blocking the transfer of adenosine nucleotides through the mitochondrial membrane.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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