Cycloheximide solution
SIGMA/C4859 - Ready-Made Solution, microbial, 100 mg/mL in DMSO, Suitable for cell culture
Synonym: CHX
CAS Number: 66-81-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H23NO4
Molecular Weight: 281.35
MDL Number: MFCD00082346
Linear Formula: C15H23NO4
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| yeast | |
| biological source | microbial |
| concentration | 100 mg/mL in DMSO |
| description | suitable for testing specifications (CHO C. growth inhibitor) |
| form | ready-to-use solution |
| InChI | 1S/C15H23NO4/c1-8-3-9(2)1 |
| InChI key | YPHMISFOHDHNIV-FSZOTQKASA |
| mode of action | protein synthesis | interferes |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=C1[C@@]([C@H](O)CC2CC(N |
| solubility | DMSO: soluble |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cycloheximide (CHX) is an antibiotic produced by S. griseus. Its main biological activity is translation inhibition in eukaryotes resulting in cell growth arrest and cell death. CHX is widely used for selection of CHX-resistant strains of yeast and fungi, controlled inhibition of protein synthesis for detection of short-lived proteins and super-induction of protein expression, and apoptosis induction or facilitation of apoptosis induction by death receptors. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Tested for cell growth arrest, selection of cycloheximide resistant yeast, apoptosis induction, and facilitation of apoptosis induction by FasL. |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.Hygroscopic. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials. |
| Packaging: | 1 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 - H315 - H319 - H341 - H360D - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | T+ |
| Risk Statements | 61-28-52/53-68 |
| Safety Statements | 53-28-36/37-45-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 188.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 87 °C - closed cup |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352111 |



