Cycloheximide
Translation inhibitor
Product Specifications
Background
Selective inhibitor of eukaryotic protein synthesis blocking tRNA binding and release from ribosomes. Induces apoptosis in a variety of transformed and normal cell lines, including T-cells.
Product Name Alternative
4-{(2R)-2-[(1S,3S,5S)-3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl]-2-hydroxyethyl}-2,6-piperidinedione
UNSPSC
41116105
Source
Synthetic
Purity
>98%
Weight
1
Format
White solid
Solubility
Soluble to 50 mM in Ethanol and 25 mM in water
Molecular Formula
C15H23NO4
Molecular Weight
281.35
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Obrig T.G., et al. (1971) J Biol Chem. 246:174.
CAS Number
66-81-9
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