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01810

Sigma-Aldrich

Cycloheximide

≥90% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

3-[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide, Actidione, Naramycin A

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H23NO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
281.35
Beilstein:
88868
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

microbial

Quality Level

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

powder or crystals

color

white to light beige

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi
yeast

Mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

SMILES string

N1C(=O)CC(CC1=O)C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]2C[C@H](C[C@@H](C2=O)C)C

InChI

1S/C15H23NO4/c1-8-3-9(2)15(20)11(4-8)12(17)5-10-6-13(18)16-14(19)7-10/h8-12,17H,3-7H2,1-2H3,(H,16,18,19)/t8-,9-,11-,12+/m0/s1

InChI key

YPHMISFOHDHNIV-FSZOTQKASA-N

Gene Information

Application

Cyclohexamide (CHX) is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins, super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors. It has been shown to selectively clear macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques, activate cumulus-free equine oocytes, and to have neuroprotective properties.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cyclohexamide inhibits protein biosynthesis in eukaryotic cells by binding with the 80S ribosome.
Cycloheximide (CHX) is an antibiotic produced by Strptomyces sp.. Its main biological activity is translation inhibition in eukaryotes resulting in cell growth arrest and cell death. CHX is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors.

Packaging

1G, 5G

Other Notes

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. I know that cycloheximide is effective against molds and yeast. Can Product 01810 also be used as an antibacterial?

    No; cycloheximide is not effective against bacteria.

  4. How do you recommend that solutions of Product 01810, Cycloheximide be stored?

    Solutions of cycloheximide can be stored at room temperature for a few days, but should be kept refrigerated for long-term storage (up to a year). Aqueous solutions at pH 3-5 can be kept refrigerated for several months.

  5. What would you suggest as a working concentration for Product 01810, Cycloheximide?

    The typical working concentration for cycloheximide is 10-100 μg/mL.

  6. What are the differences among Cycloheximide Product Nos. 01810, 01811 and C7698?

    These three cycloheximide products have different purity specifications. Product No. 01810 has a purity specification of at least 93% as determined by HPLC. Product No. 01811 has a purity specification of at least 85% as determined by HPLC. Product No. C7698 has a purity specification of at least 93% as determined by TLC (thin layer chromatography).

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    Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product. 

  9. What is Product 01810, Cycloheximide, soluble in?

    Cyclohexamide is soluble in water up to 20 mg/mL.  Cyclohexamide is also soluble in most organic solvents, including ethanol, with the exception of saturated hydrocarbons.

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Tumor-suppressive functions of long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4 in gastric cancer
Ye X, et al.
IUBMB Life, 68(4), 320-327 (2016)
K Furukawa et al.
The Journal of cell biology, 136(5), 1137-1149 (1997-03-10)
The ability of the protein synthesis inhibitor cycloheximide (CHX) to prevent neuronal death in different paradigms has been interpreted to indicate that the cell death process requires synthesis of "killer" proteins. On the other hand, data indicate that neurotrophic factors
Neuronal activity regulates DROSHA via autophagy in spinal muscular atrophy
GG Ines do Carmo, et al.
Scientific Reports, 8(1), 7907-7907 (2018)
Valerie Croons et al.
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 320(3), 986-993 (2006-12-01)
Macrophages are an essential component of unstable atherosclerotic plaques and play a pivotal role in the destabilization process. We have demonstrated previously that local delivery of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor everolimus selectively clears macrophages in rabbit plaques.
Y H Choi et al.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England), 122(1), 177-183 (2001-06-27)
Two different culture media (TCM-199 and follicular fluid), two activation treatments (10 and 50 micromol calcium ionophore l(-1)) and three culture periods with cycloheximide were evaluated to find effective culture conditions for activation of cumulus-free equine oocytes. Oocytes were collected

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