Nonactin
SIGMA/N2286 - from Streptomyces griseus, ≥98.0% (Total homologs, HPLC)
Synonym: Ammonium ionophore I; Ammonium ionophore
CAS Number: 6833-84-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C40H64O12
Molecular Weight: 736.93
EC Number: 229-911-3
Linear Formula: C40H64O12
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
| assay | ≥98.0% (Total homologs, HPLC) |
| biological source | Streptomyces griseus |
| description | Natural macrotetrolide, may contain homologues (like monactin and dinactin) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C40H64O12/c1-21-17-29- |
| InChI key | RMIXHJPMNBXMBU-QIIXEHPYSA |
| mode of action | cell membrane | interferes |
| DNA synthesis | interferes | |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| SMILES string | C[C@H]1C[C@@H]2CC[C@@H](O |
| solubility | chloroform: soluble 10 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Nonactin is a macrotetrolide that forms complexes with alkali cations, such as potassium and sodium. Nonactin has been reported to inhibit the processing of cytoplasmic precursor proteins destined for the mitochondria. Nonactin is an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation . |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Nonactin is used as a neutral lipid membrane soluble ammonium (and potassium) ionophore, and to inhibit surface expression of certain heat shock proteins (HSP60) . |
| General description: | Chemical structure: macrolide |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Keep in a dry place. |
| Packaging: | 10, 100 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (Total homologs, HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51102829 |

