Monensin

Monensin sodium salt, a polyether antibiotic derived from Streptomyces cinnamonensis, is a research tool for studying intracellular transport. It potently induces multivesicular body (MVB) enlargement and modulates exosome biogenesis and secretion, making it valuable for in vitro investigations of extracellular vesicle biology and cellular communication pathways.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

22373-78-0

Product Name Alternative

NSC-343257

Field of Research

Cell Biology

Purity

>90-95%

Bioactivity

Golgi transport inhibitor

Form

Powder

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml with warming)

Smiles

[Na+].CC[C@]1 (CC[C@@H] (O1) [C@]1 (C) CC[C@]2 (C[C@H] (O) [C@@H] (C) [C@H] (O2) [C@@H] (C) [C@@H] (OC) [C@H] (C) C ([O-]) =O) O1) [C@@H]1O[C@H] (C[C@@H]1C) [C@H]1O[C@@] (O) (CO) [C@H] (C) C[C@@H]1C

Molecular Formula

C36H61O1 • Na

Molecular Weight

692.9

Storage Conditions

Notes

For research use only.

Other Product Names

2-[5-Ethyltetrahydro-5-[tetrahydro-3-methyl-5-[tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyran-2-yl]-2-furyl]-2-furyl]-9-hydroxy-β-methoxy-α, γ,2,8-tetramethyl-1,6-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-7-butyric acid, sodium salt