Monensin

SKU: orb1309997

Description

Monensin sodium salt, a polyether antibiotic derived from Streptomyces cinnamonensis, is a research tool for studying intracellular transport. It potently induces multivesicular body (MVB) enlargement and modulates exosome biogenesis and secretion, making it valuable for in vitro investigations of extracellular vesicle biology and cellular communication pathways.

Research Area

Cell Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 22373-78-0
• MW: 692.9
• Purity: >90-95%
• Formula: C₃₆H₆₁O₁ • Na
• SMILES: [Na+].CC[C@]1(CC[C@@H](O1)[C@]1(C)CC[C@]2(C[C@H](O)[C@@H](C)[C@H](O2)[C@@H](C)[C@@H](OC)[C@H](C)C([O-])=O)O1)[C@@H]1O[C@H](C[C@@H]1C)[C@H]1O[C@@](O)(CO)[C@H](C)C[C@@H]1C
• Target: Ionophore
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml with warming)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: RT
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

NSC-343257

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Gene Symbol

Ionophore