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Cycloheximide

Cycloheximide chemical structure
CAS Number66-81-9
FormulaC15H23NO4
Mol. Weight281.35 g/mol

What is Cycloheximide?

Cycloheximide is a chemical compound with CAS number 66-81-9 and molecular formula C15H23NO4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

CHX is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins, super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors. It has been shown to selectively clear macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques 1, activate cumulus-free equine oocytes 2, and to have neuroprotective properties 3.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

281.35 g/mol

Impurities

endotoxin, tested

Safety Information

GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300-H341-H360D-H411

Precautionary Statements

P201-P264-P273-P281-P301 + P310-P308 + P313

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

EC Number

200-636-0

WGK Germany

3

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