Destruxin A
Molecular Formula
C29H47N5O7
M.W.
577.71
CAS number
6686-70-0
Source
Metarhizium anisopliae
Fermentek product Code
DSA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White powder
Purity by HPLC
≥96% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
122°C-128°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of Dichloromethane;
Clear colorless solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Chemical names:

IUPAC:  (3S,6S,9S,16R,21aS)-16-Allyl-3-[(2S)-2-butanyl]-6-isopropyl-5,8,9-trimethyldodecahydropyrrolo[1,2-d][1,4,7,10,13,16]oxapentaazacyclononadecine-1,4,7,10,14,17(11H,16H)-hexone 

RTECS# HH1500000

EU number
636-280-1
Description

Destruxins are metabolites of a fungus Metarhizium anisopliae. Chemically, these substances are classified as  cyclic hexa-depsipeptides. They posess insecticidal, anti-viral, and phytotoxic propereties. Recently, there is also growing interest in their toxicity to cancer cells.

InChl Key
XIYSEKITPHTMJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCC(C)C1C(=O)N(C(C(=O)N(C(C(=O)NCCC(=O)OC(C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N1)CC=C)C)C)C(C)C)C
Compound Classification

chemical:

Natural cyclic depsipeptide 

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Protect from moisture
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Signal to sort
D