Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+

Name: Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003718

About Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+

Listed under CAS 66-81-9, Actidione is a research antibiotic available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at ≥98% purity. With the molecular formula C15H23NO4, it has a molar mass of 281.35 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-[(2R)-2-[(1S,3S,5S)-3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl]-2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione. It is also known as Cycloheximide or Naramycin A.

It is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 110-119 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for selection in cell culture, microbiology research and antimicrobial studies. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 1 g and 250 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Selection in cell culture
Microbiology research
Antimicrobial studies

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-003718
CAS Number	66-81-9
IUPAC name	4-[(2R)-2-[(1S,3S,5S)-3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl]-2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₂₃NO₄
Molecular weight	281.35 g/mol
Exact mass	281.1627
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29419011
InChIKey	YPHMISFOHDHNIV-FSZOTQKASA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1C[C@@H](C(=O)[C@@H](C1)[C@@H](CC2CC(=O)NC(=O)C2)O)C
PubChem CID	6197

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	110-119 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	83.5 Å²
UN number	UN 2811
Synonyms	[2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide, Cycloheximide, Naramycin A, Cicloheximide, Hizarocin, Naramycin, Acti-Aid, Actidone, Neocycloheximide, Actidione PM, Actidione BR, Actidione TGF

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P318, P321, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 66-81-9

AR

Actidione, GR 98%

CAS: 66-81-9
Formula: C₁₅H₂₃NO₄
MW: 281.35 g/mol

VQ-003719

Plant Culture

Actidione, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 66-81-9
Formula: C₁₅H₂₃NO₄
MW: 281.35 g/mol

VQ-045657

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ is 66-81-9. It is also known as [2-(3,5-Dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]glutarimide, Cycloheximide, Naramycin A.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+?

Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ has the molecular formula C15H23NO4 and a molecular weight of 281.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-[(2R)-2-[(1S,3S,5S)-3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl]-2-hydroxyethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ can I order?

We supply Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ in (≥98%) grade, in 100 mg, 1 g, 250 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+?

Yes. Every lot of Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Actidione, for tissue culture, 98%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 2811), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.