Thermo Scientific Chemicals Cycloheximide, 90%

Description

A frequently used lab reagent that inhibits fungal growth by targeting protein synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• A frequently used lab reagent that inhibits fungal growth by targeting protein synthesis

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 66-81-9
• Molecular Formula: C15H23NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 281.35
• MDL Number: MFCD00082346
• InChI Key: YPHMISFOHDHNIV-QTEFRXOUNA-N
• Synonym: 3-[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide; Actidione
• PubChem CID: 6197
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27641
• IUPAC Name: 4-[(2R)-2-[(1S,3S,5S)-3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl]-2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione
• SMILES: [H][C@]1(C[C@@H](C)C[C@H](C)C1=O)[C@H](O)CC1CC(=O)NC(=O)C1

• Type: Cycloheximide
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 111°C to 116°C
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 88868
• Merck Index: 14,2728
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at 20mg/mL
• Formula Weight: 281.35
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Color: Cream to White
• Quantity: 5 g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Boiling Point: 492°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Cycloheximide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300-H341-H360D
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H360-H341 Fatal if swallowed. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P310-P308+P313-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-636-0
RTECSNumber	MA4375000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only