Brefeldin A
SIGMA/B6542 - BioXtra, ≥99% (HPLC and TLC), Molecular Biology
Synonym: γ,4-Dihydroxy-2-(6-hydroxy-1-heptenyl)-4-cyclopentanecrotonic acid λ-lactone; Ascotoxin; BFA; Cyanein; Decumbin
CAS Number: 20350-15-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H24O4
Molecular Weight: 280.36
MDL Number: MFCD12913297
Linear Formula: C16H24O4
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | neoplastics |
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC and TLC) |
| biological source | Penicillium brefeldianum |
| form | powder |
| grade | Molecular Biology |
| InChI | 1S/C16H24O4/c1-11-5-3-2-4 |
| InChI key | KQNZDYYTLMIZCT-KQPMLPITSA |
| mode of action | protein synthesis | interferes |
| mol wt | 280.36 |
| product line | BioXtra |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| SMILES string | C[C@H]1CCCC=C[C@@H]2C[C |
| solubility | DMSO: 10 mg/mL (Store stock solutions at -20 °C) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Suitable for molecular biology studies of secretory proteins and mechanisms of intracellular transport |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Brefeldin A (BFA) is a fungal metabolite which disrupts the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus. BFA is an activator of the sphingomyelin cycle. Brefeldin A-mediated apoptosis has been observed in human tumor cells. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Brefeldin is a fungal metabolite that disrupts protein secretion in eukaryotic cells by disrupting the Golgi apparatus. It does not affect the process of protein synthesis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Disrupts the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus; activator of the sphingomyelin cycle. |
| General description: | Brefeldin induces ADP-ribosylation of CtBP1/BARS protein that regulates the intracellular trafficking and movement of secretory proteins from endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi apparatus. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: macrolide |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC and TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


