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A7603
Sigma
Aculeacin A
from Aspergillus aculeatus, ≥95% (HPLC)
| CAS Number: | 58814-86-1 |
| Linear Formula: | C50H81N7O16 |
| Molecular Weight: | 1036.22 |
| MDL number: | MFCD01674009 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Aculeacin A, an amphophilic antibiotic, inhibits the biosynthesis of β−glucan by selective blockage of β(1→3) glucan synthase. |
Properties
| biological source | from Aspergillus aculeatus |
| assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| solubility | DMSO: 10 mg/mL |
| DMF: soluble | |
| ethanol: soluble | |
| methanol: soluble | |
| shipped in | wet ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AU2980000 |
References
| reference | Takeshima, H., et al. J. Biochem. 105, 606, (1989) |
| Yamaguchi, H., et al. Microbiol. Immunol. 29, 609, (1985) | |
| Mizuno, K., et al. J. Antibiot. 30, 297, (1977) |






