Okadaic acid, CAS 78111-17-8

PP1 and PP2A inhibitor

Product Type: Inhibitor

CAS No.: 78111-17-8

MolecularFormula: C44H68O13

Molecular Weight: 805

Source: Synthetic

Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)

Solubility: Soluble in chloroform, ethanol, methanol, acetone or ethyl acetate

Appearance: White crystalline solid

PubChem CID: 446512

Scientific Background: Okadaic acid is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A). Okadaic acid is a naturally occurring polyether toxin that was originally derived from marine dinoflagellates, Prorocentrium spp.. It is a reversible inhibitor.

References: 1. Cohen P., Holmes C.F., & Tsukitani Y. (1990) Trends Biochem. 15(3): 98–102.

Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• SKU: STRSIH-521-20UG
• Manufacturer: Stressmarq Biosciences
• Manufacturer SKU: SIH-521-20UG
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 20 µg
• Quantity Unit: STK