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Cerulenin

from Cephalosporium caerulens, ≥98% (TLC), solid, de novo phospholipid synthesis inhibito, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Cerulenin, Cephalosporium caerulens

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H17NO3
CAS Number:
17397-89-6
Molecular Weight:
223.27
MDL number:
MFCD00083595
UNSPSC Code:
41106500
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Cerulenin, Cephalosporium caerulens, An antifungal antibiotic that inhibits sterol and fatty acid biosynthesis.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL
ethanol: 5 mg/mL
acetone: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C12H17NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(14)10-11(16-10)12(13)15/h2-3,5-6,10-11H,4,7-8H2,1H3,(H2,13,15)/b3-2+,6-5+/t10-,11-/m1/s1

InChI key

GVEZIHKRYBHEFX-NQQPLRFYSA-N

General description

An anti-fungal antibiotic that inhibits fatty acid biosynthesis by binding, in equimolar ratio, to β-keto-acyl-ACP synthase. Also inhibits sterol synthesis by blocking the activity of HMG-CoA synthetase activity. Systemic and intracerebroventricular of this compound reduces feeding and induces weight loss.
An antifungal antibiotic that inhibits sterol and fatty acid biosynthesis. In fatty acid synthesis, reported to bind in equimolar ratio to β-keto-acyl-ACP synthase. In sterol synthesis, inhibits HMG-CoA synthetase activity. Also shown to inhibit feeding and induce dramatic weight loss in mice.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
sterol & fatty acid biosynthesis

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Other Notes

Loftus, T.M., et al. 2000. Science288, 2379.
Inokashi, J., et al. 1994. Mol. Gen. Genet. 244, 90.
Schneider, F., et al. 1993. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1152, 243.

Legal Information

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

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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