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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium Butyrate

A short chain fatty acid that has been shown to induce apoptosis in colon carcinoma cell lines by a p53-independent pathway.

Synonym(s):

Sodium Butyrate, Butyric Acid, Na, NaB, HDAC Inhibitor V

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H7NaO2
CAS Number:
156-54-7
Molecular Weight:
110.09
MDL number:
MFCD00002816
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

solubility

water: 2 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C4H8O2.Na/c1-2-3-4(5)6;/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

MFBOGIVSZKQAPD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

A short chain fatty acid that has been shown to induce apoptosis in colon carcinoma cell lines by a p53-independent pathway. Inhibits c-myc splicing and interferes with signal transduction processes, including the release of Ca2+ from intracellular stores. Reduces histamine-induced calcium mobilization in C6 glioma cells. Down-regulates the activity of the serine/threonine protein kinase casein kinase II in HT29 cells.
A short chain fatty acid that has been shown to induce apoptosis in colon carcinoma cell lines in a p53-independent pathway. Inhibits c-myc splicing and interferes with signal transduction processes, including the release of Ca2+ from intracellular stores. Downregulates the activity of serine/threonine protein kinase casein kinase II in HT29 cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Induce apoptosis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Ou, H.C., et al. 1997. Neuroreport 8, 1375.
Russo, G.L., et al. 1997. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 233, 673.
Krupitza, G., et al. 1995. Carcinogenesis16, 1199.
Calabresse, C., et al. 1993. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.195, 31.
Hague, A., et al. 1993. Int. J. Cancer55, 498.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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