Cycloheximide
Quick Overview for Cycloheximide (ABIN1027835)
Application
Chemical Name
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Purpose
- Translation inhibitor
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Characteristics
- Translation inhibitor.
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Purity
- >98 %
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Formula
- C15H23NO4
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Solubility
- Soluble to 50 mM in Ethanol and 25 mM in water
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Comment
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Source: Synthetic.
Appearance: White solid -
Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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Format
- Solid
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Precaution of Use
- Classification: Very toxic. May be fatal 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 S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Risk Phrases: R26/27/28 - Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R68- Possible risk of irreversible effects Hazard Phrases: H300-H341-H360D-H411 Precautionary Phrases: P201-P264-P273-P281-P301 + P310-P308 + P313
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Handling Advice
- Classification: Very toxic. May be fatal 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 S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) Risk Phrases: R26/27/28 - Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R68- Possible risk of irreversible effects Hazard Phrases: H300-H341-H360D-H411 Precautionary Phrases: P201-P264-P273-P281-P301 + P310-P308 + P313
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Storage
- -20 °C
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Background
- Selective inhibitor of eukaryotic protein synthesis blocking tRNA binding and release from ribosomes. Induces apoptosis in a variety of transformed and normal cell lines, including T-cells.
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Molecular Weight
- 281.35
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CAS-No
- 66-81-9
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