Brefeldin A
Quick Overview for Brefeldin A (ABIN1027795)
Application
Chemical Name
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Purpose
- GEF inhibitor
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Characteristics
- Inhibits intracellular transport.
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Purity
- >98 %
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Formula
- C16H24O4
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Solubility
- Soluble to 10 mM in ethanol and to 50 mM in DMSO
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Comment
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Source: Synthetic.
Appearance: White Crystalline Solid -
Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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Format
- Solid
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Precaution of Use
- Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R68- Possible risk of irreversible effects Hazard Phrases: H301 Precautionary Phrases: P301 + P310
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Handling Advice
- Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Safety Phrases: S22 - Do not breathe dust S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection Risk Phrases: R68- Possible risk of irreversible effects Hazard Phrases: H301 Precautionary Phrases: P301 + P310
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Storage
- -20 °C
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Background
- Brefeldin A is a reversible inhibitor of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the golgi. In mammalian and yeast cells, Brefeldin A targets certain GTP-exchange factosr responsible for activating a GTPase called Arf1p.
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Molecular Weight
- 280.36
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CAS-No
- 20350-15-6
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