Cerulenin
[CAS# 17397-89-6]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antibiotics >> Other antibiotics
• Name: Cerulenin
• Synonyms: (2R,3S)-3-[(4E,7E)-1-Oxo-4,7-nonadien-1-yl]-2-oxiranecarboxamide; Helicocerin
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 223.27
• CAS Registry Number: 17397-89-6
• EC Number: 241-424-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.51 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.134±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 93.5 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302