Cytochalasin B from Drechslera dematioidea
SIGMA/C2743 - Ready Made Solution, 10 mg/mL in DMSO
Synonym: Phomin
CAS Number: 14930-96-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C29H37NO5
Molecular Weight: 479.61
MDL Number: MFCD00077704
Linear Formula: C29H37NO5
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| concentration | 10 mg/mL in DMSO |
| form | ready-to-use solution |
| InChI | 1S/C29H37NO5/c1-18-9-7-13 |
| InChI key | GBOGMAARMMDZGR-TYHYBEHESA |
| mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | C[C@@H]1CCC[C@@H](O)C=C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Cytochalasin B from Drechslera dematioidea has been used: • to block cytokinesis, to obtain binucleated cells • as a specific glucose transporter inhibitor • to inhibit glucose transport by class I and III GLUTs to determine the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) in HCMV-infected and mock-infected cells |
| Application: | Cytochalasin B is used to inhibit sugar transport in fibroblasts , decrease cytoskeletal actin and myosin in rabbit neutrophils , and to stimulate B lymphocytes . |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cell permeable fungal toxin that disrupts contractile microfilaments by inhibiting actin polymerization. This, in turn, induces DNA fragmentation, inhibits cell division, and disrupts many cell processes. Inhibits glucose transport. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cytochalasin B can prevent cytoplasmic division without affecting nuclear division. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | One of a group of fungal metabolites that interfere with a wide variety of cellular movements. Useful tool for characterizing some of the polymerization properties of actin, and in studies on cytokinesis. Probe for the two hexose-transport systems in rat L6 myoblasts. |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H330 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P304 + P340 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 23/24/25 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3140PSN1 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 185.0 °F - closed cup - Sol |
| Flash Point(C) | 85 °C - closed cup - Solven |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 51102829 |


