Cycloheximide
CAS: 66-81-9
Molecular Formula: C15H23NO4
Molecular Weight: 281.3474
Product Detail
| Product Code | 15065373 | ||||
| Product Name | Cycloheximide | ||||
| Categories | Antibiotics Bioactive Small Molecules | ||||
| CAS | 66-81-9 | ||||
| Molecular Formula | C15H23NO4 | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 281.3474 | ||||
| Storage Details | 2 to 8 °C | ||||
| Harmonised Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Product Specification
| Melting Point | 116 – 121 °C | ||||
| Water | 0.3% max | ||||
| Impurity | 2.00% max | ||||
| Solubility | Dissolves in chloroform, methanol and ethanol | ||||
| Assay | 98% min | ||||
| Residue on Ignition | 0.2% max | ||||
| Specific optical rotation | -26 to -32°C (1% in ChCL3 @20°C) | ||||
| Potency | 980ug/mg min | ||||
| Appearance | White or off-white crystalline powder |
Safety Information
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| Signal word | Danger | ||||
| Hazard statements | H300: Fatal if swallowed
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects H360D: May harm the unborn child H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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| Precautionary statements | P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P263: Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing P273: Avoid release to the environment P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301+310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P308+313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention |