Cytochalasin D
CAS Number22144-77-0
FormulaC30H37NO6
Mol. Weight507.62 g/mol
Cytochalasin D
What is Cytochalasin D?
Cytochalasin D is a chemical compound with CAS number 22144-77-0 and molecular formula C30H37NO6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Cytochalasin B is used to inhibit sugar transport in fibroblasts 1, decrease cytoskeletal actin and myosin in rabbit neutrophils 2, and to stimulate B lymphocytes 3. It is a potent inhibitor of actin polymerization, disrupts actin microfilaments, activates the p53-dependent pathways, inhibits smooth muscle contraction, and inhibits insulin-stimulated glucose transport.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
507.62 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98% (TLC and HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO: soluble
ethanol: soluble