Cycloheximide is an antibiotic substance isolated from the beers of streptomycin-producing strains of Streptomyces griseus. Cycloheximide is used as fungicide.
Melting Point:
106-110 degrees C
Solubility:
Chloroform, Methanol
Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR (CDCl3) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions:
SiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol=9:1; Visualized with UV and AMCS; Single spot, Rf=0.5
Specific Rotation:
-24.4 (c=0.73, Chloroform)
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial and prior to removing the cap.
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards: