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Swainsonine , ≥98% , 72741-87-8

Synonym(s):
(1S,2R,8R,8aR)-1,2,8-Octahydroindolizidinetriol;(1S,2S,8R,8aR)-Trihydroxyindolizidine, 8aβ-Indolizidine-1α,2α,8β-triol;Swainsonine, Swainsona canescens - CAS 72741-87-8 - Calbiochem

CAS NO.:72741-87-8

Empirical Formula: C8H15NO3

Molecular Weight: 173.21

MDL number: MFCD00017554

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 148-149°C
Boiling point: 353.3±21.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.38±0.1 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  H2O: soluble1mg/mL
pka 14.01±0.60(Predicted)
form  lyophilized powder
color  white to faint yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble to 50 mM in water
BRN  4175740
Stability: Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO, ethanol or distilled water may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.
CAS DataBase Reference 72741-87-8

Description and Uses

Swainsonine (72741-87-8) is a naturally occurring alkaloidal toxin found in locoweed. Inhibits the biosynthesis of complex glycoproteins by inhibition of Golgi mannosidase II (IC50 = 0.2 mM).1 Inhibits growth and potentiates the cytotoxic effect of taxol in hepatocellular carcinoma in vivo.2 Induces apoptosis in a variety of cell types including cerebral cortical neurons.3 Impairs adult neurogenesis and spatial learning and memory.4? Abrogation of complex glycosylation by swainsonine results in strain-and cell-specific inhibition of prion replication.5 Induces lysosomal storage disease in farm animals.6

Swainsonine is an indolizidine alkaloid naturally found in certain plants including locoweed that inhibits N-linked glycoside hydrolases, preventing the processing of asparagine-linked glycoproteins. It reversibly inhibits lysosomal α-mannosidase and Golgi α-mannosidase II (IC50 = 0.2 μM). Swainsonine is used to study the role of N-linked glycosylation in cellular processes and has been shown to have antiproliferative and antimetastatic effects of cancer cells in culture and in mice. The inhibition of α-mannosidase activity in lysosomes produces an accumulation of partially-processed oligosaccharides and glycoproteins, giving rise to lysosomal storage disease. Swainsonine toxicity in herbivores results in a condition known as locoism, characterized by hyperactivity, aggression, stiff and clumsy gait, low head carriage, salivation, seizures, and apparent blindness, culminating in increased miscoordination, weakness and death.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302-H312-H332
Precautionary statements  P280
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  20/21/22
Safety Statements  36
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  NM2408666
HS Code  29339900

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