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    CAS Number: 16993-42-3

    Avenaciolide

    $239.50 - $836.50
    • Detailed Description

      CAS Number: 16993-42-3

      Molecular Formula: C15H22O4

      Molecular Weight: 266.3

      Mechanism of Action: Avenaciolide inhibits glutamate transport and is also thought to act as an atypical ionophore.

      Storage Conditions: -20°C

    • Specifications

      Appearance: Colourless residue

      Purity Level: >95% by HPLC

    • References

      References: Avenaciolide, an antifungal lactone from Aspergillus avenaceus. Brookes D. et al. J. Chem. Soc. 1963, 5385.

      Avenaciolide: a specific inhibitor of glutamate transport in rat liver mitochondria. McGivan J.D. & Chappell J.B. Biochem. J. 1970, 116, 37P.

      Ionophoric actions of avenaciolide on mitochondrial cations. Harris E.J. & Wimhurst J.M. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 1974, 162, 426.

    Avenaciolide, a bicyclic bis-butyrolactone, was isolated from Aspergillus avenaceus in 1963 as an antifungal agent. Avenaciolide inhibits glutamate transport and is also thought to act as an atypical ionophore.

    Avenaciolide is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. 

    CAS Number: 16993-42-3

    Molecular Formula: C15H22O4

    Molecular Weight: 266.3

    Mechanism of Action: Avenaciolide inhibits glutamate transport and is also thought to act as an atypical ionophore.

    Storage Conditions: -20°C

    Appearance: Colourless residue

    Purity Level: >95% by HPLC

    References: Avenaciolide, an antifungal lactone from Aspergillus avenaceus. Brookes D. et al. J. Chem. Soc. 1963, 5385.

    Avenaciolide: a specific inhibitor of glutamate transport in rat liver mitochondria. McGivan J.D. & Chappell J.B. Biochem. J. 1970, 116, 37P.

    Ionophoric actions of avenaciolide on mitochondrial cations. Harris E.J. & Wimhurst J.M. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 1974, 162, 426.