Cytochalasin K

SKU: orb1942141

Description

Cytochalasin K (Compound 7) is a fungal metabolite that potently inhibits actin polymerization. With an IC50 of 22.58 µM in wheat root elongation assays, it serves as a valuable small-molecule tool for studying cytoskeleton dynamics and cell morphology in plant biology and cellular research.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 79648-72-9
• MW: 531.64
• Formula: C₃₂H₃₇NO₆
• SMILES: O=C1[C@]23[C@]([C@H](CC4=CC=CC=C4)N1)([C@H](C)[C@]5(C)[C@]([C@@]2(/C=C/C[C@H](C)/C=C(\C)/[C@@H](OC(C)=O)C(=O)\C=C\C3=O)[H])(O5)[H])[H]

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

9958697