Nigericin
[CAS# 28380-24-7]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Other chemicals
• Name: Nigericin
• Synonyms: Antibiotic K 178; Antibiotic M 2; Antibiotic X 464; Azalomycin M; Helixin C; Polyetherin A
• Molecular Formula: C₄₀H₆₈O₁₁
• Molecular Weight: 724.96
• CAS Registry Number: 28380-24-7
• EC Number: 686-881-8

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.053 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.19±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 183-185 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Kubota, Tokuo; Chemical Communications (London) 1968, (23), P1541-3.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331