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Alamethicin
Description
Alamethicin is used as a channel-forming ionophore that activates membrane enzymes, membrane channel-forming peptide. It is a 20-amino acid channel-forming peptide antibiotic that can function as a monovalent cation ionophore. Alamethicin has been used to develop methods for the routine assessment of potential new drug candidates to elicit their pharmacokinetic drug interactions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Alamethicin is used as a channel-forming ionophore that activates membrane enzymes, membrane channel-forming peptide. It is a 20-amino acid channel-forming peptide antibiotic that can function as a monovalent cation ionophore. Alamethicin has been used to develop methods for the routine assessment of potential new drug candidates to elicit their pharmacokinetic drug interactions.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO and ethanol.
Notes
Protect from heat. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Alamethicin |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Melting Point | 267°C to 270°C |
| Color | White |
| Quantity | 1 mg |
| UN Number | UN3462 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in DMSO and ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 1964.4 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Alamethicin |
RUO – Research Use Only
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