Tunicamycin

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Tunicamycin Structure
Tunicamycin structure
Common Name Tunicamycin
CAS Number 11089-65-9 Molecular Weight 844.94 (n=10)
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C39H64N4O16(n=10) Melting Point 234 - 235ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Tunicamycin


Tunicamycin is a N-acetylglucosamine containing antibiotic from Streptomyces lysosuperijkus which inhibits protein glycosylation.

 Names

Name tunicamycin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Melting Point 234 - 235ºC
Molecular Formula C39H64N4O16(n=10)
Molecular Weight 844.94 (n=10)
PSA 311.82000
LogP 2.58
Index of Refraction 1.617
Storage condition 2~8°C

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
YO7980200
CHEMICAL NAME :
Tunicamycin
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
11089-65-9
LAST UPDATED :
199710

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Parenteral
DOSE :
500 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - abortion

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
DNA inhibition
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse Cells - not otherwise specified
DOSE/DURATION :
4 ug/L
REFERENCE :
JANTAJ Journal of Antibiotics. (Japan Antibiotics Research Assoc., 2-20-8 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141, Japan) V.2-5, 1948-52; V.21- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 39,1148,1986 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - E0225 No. of Facilities: 10 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 80 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 30 (estimated)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H300
Precautionary Statements P264-P301 + P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T+: Very toxic;
Risk Phrases 28
Safety Phrases 28-37/39-45
RIDADR UN 3462 6
WGK Germany 3
RTECS YO7980200
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 6.1(a)
HS Code 29419090

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 Synonyms

TUNICAMYCIN,STREPTOMYCES LYSOSUPERFICUS
MFCD00065709
Tunicamycin Streptomyces sp.
(2E)-N-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6R)-2-{[(2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3-Acetamido-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}-6-{(2R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]-2-hydroxyethyl}-4,5-dihydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl]-12-methyl-2-tridecenamide
(2E)-N-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6R)-2-{[(2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3-Acetamido-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}-6-{(2R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl}-4,5-dihydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl]-12-methyltridec-2-enamide (non-preferred name)
TUNICAMYCIN