PMA
SIGMA/P1585 - for use in molecular biology applications, ≥99% (HPLC), Molecular Biology
Synonym: Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate; NF-κB Activator; PKC Activator; croton oil; phorbol ester; protein kinase C activator; 12-
CAS Number: 16561-29-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C36H56O8
Molecular Weight: 616.83
MDL Number: MFCD00036736
Linear Formula: C36H56O8
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| form | (Lyophilisate) |
| grade | Molecular Biology |
| InChI | 1S/C36H56O8/c1-7-8-9-10-1 |
| InChI key | PHEDXBVPIONUQT-RGYGYFBISA |
| mol wt | 616.83 g/mol |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[C@@H] |
| solubility | DMSO: soluble (DMSO solutions can be stored dark at −20 °C for at least six months.) |
| ethanol: soluble (Dissolve in water-miscible organic solvent prior to preparing aqueous solutions) | |
| storage condition | protect from light |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Analysis Note: | • Stimulation of interleukin 2 production of Jurkat cells • T-cell stimulation • Protein kinase C (PKC) activator • NF-κB Activator • Promotion of cell growth • Used in analytical studies of tumor promoters • Molecular Biology grade |
| Application: | PMA has been used: • for the detection of intracellular cytokines • in CellROX oxidative stress assay • for Huh7 cell stimulation to investigate dipeptidyl peptidase 9 (DPP9) re-distribution • as a positive control in B-cell receptor (BCR) stimulation of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) cells • in the differentiation of monocytes (THP -1) into macrophages |
| Application: | Suitable for • molecular biology studies as standard • analytical studies of tumor promoters • promotion of cell growth |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Potent tumor promoter; activates protein kinase C (PKC) in vivo and in vitro. |
| Disclaimer: | Photosensitive, protect from light. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Stimulation of interleukin 2 production of Jurkat cells • T-cell stimulation • Protein kinase C (PKC) activator • NF-κB Activator • Promotion of cell growth • Used in analytical studies of tumor promoters • Molecular Biology grade |
| General description: | Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) can induce the activity of PLD1 (phospholipase D1) but not PLD2 (phospholipase D2). Through the protein kinase C (PKC) signaling pathway, PMA is a tumor promoter associated with: • gene transcription • cell growth • cell differentiation • programmed cell death • immune pathway • receptor desensitization Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate is used to study: • growth factors • hormones • cytokines-mediated regulation of cellular growth and differentiation |
| General description: | PMA (Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate) is an activator of protein kinase C (PKC) and a known tumor promoting agent. PMA also exhibits clastogenic (chromosome-breaking) activity. |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS05,GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 + H310 + H330 - H315 - H318 - H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 38 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |




