Nonactin
CAS Number6833-84-7
FormulaC40H64O12
Mol. Weight736.93 g/mol
Nonactin
What is Nonactin?
Nonactin is a chemical compound with CAS number 6833-84-7 and molecular formula C40H64O12. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Nonactin is a macrotetrolide that forms complexes with alkali cations, such as potassium and sodium. Nonactin has been reported to inhibit the processing of cytoplasmic precursor proteins destined for the mitochondria. Nonactin is an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation 1. It is from Streptomyces griseus and is =98% (function tested, HPLC).
Specifications
Molecular Weight
736.93 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥97.0% (TLC)
Appearance
Natural macrotetrolide, may contain homologues (like monactin and dinactin)
Quality
function tested (ion specific electrode for ammonium ions)