Myxothiazol
SIGMA/T5580 - from Myxococcus fulvus Mx f85, ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: Myxothiazol A
CAS Number: 76706-55-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C25H33N3O3S2
Molecular Weight: 487.68
MDL Number: MFCD00043397
Linear Formula: C25H33N3O3S2
Product Type: Chemical
antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
biological source | Myxococcus fulvus Mx f85 |
InChI | 1S/C25H33N3O3S2/c1-16(2)9 |
InChI key | XKTFQMCPGMTBMD-ZDBABOMLSA |
mode of action | enzyme | inhibits |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | CO[C@@H](C=Cc1csc(n1)-c |
solubility | acetone: soluble |
chloroform: soluble 9.80-10.20 mg/mL, clear, colorless to yellow | |
dichloromethane: soluble | |
DMSO: soluble | |
ethanol: soluble | |
ethyl acetate: soluble | |
methanol: soluble | |
storage condition | protect from light |
under inert gas | |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Application: | Myxothiazol has been used as a complex IIIQo inhibitor in C. elegans cultures5. It has also been used to analyze mitochondrial oxygen transport in rat cells6. |
Application: | Myxothiazol has been used in as a mitochondrial electron transport chain (mETC) inhibitor in P19 murine embryonal carcinoma pluripotent cell line and to treat HeLa cells for integrated stress response activation. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Myxothiazol, an antibiotic with activity against fungi and insects, is a strong inhibitor of mitochondrial cytochrome b/c1-segment of respiratory chain. Myxothiazol binds to the quinol oxidation (Qo) site of the bc1 complex, blocking electron transfer to the Rieske iron-sulfur protein in the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Oxygen consumption blockage leads to a cytostatic effect that could be reversed. Myxothiazol, as other Epothilones, which are known for their anti tumor activity, contains a thiazole ring that is formed by the incorporation of cysteine into the polyketide backbone. |
Preparation Note: | Myxothiazol dissolves in chloroform at 9.80 - 10.20 mg/ml to yield a clear, colorless to yellow solution. It is also soluble in DMSO, acetone, dichloromethane, ethanol, ethyl acetate and methanol. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H300 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P301 + P310 |
Hazard Codes | T+ |
Risk Statements | 28 |
Safety Statements | 28-36/37-45 |
RIDADR | UN 3462 6.1 / PGI |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |