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Antimycin A

Also known as Antipiricullin, Fintrol, Virosin

CAS 1397-94-0Formula C28H40N2O9Molar mass 548.63 g/molEC 634-284-8
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe), Hazardous to the environment 28 suppliers listed
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Antimycin A chemical structure, C28H40N2O9, CAS 1397-94-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Crystals
Melting point
139 to 140
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, slightly soluble in benzene, carbon tetr…
HS code
293220
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 2811
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What is Antimycin A?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Antimycin A is a nine-membered bis-lactone having methyl substituents at the 2- and 6-positions, an n-hexyl substituent at the 8-position, an acyloxy substituent at the 7-position and an aroylamido substituent at the 3-position. It is produced by Streptomyces bacteria and has found commercial use as a fish poison. It has a role as a piscicide, a mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor and an antifungal agent. It is a macrodiolide, a member of benzamides, a member of formamides and a member of phenols.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
[(2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-[(3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl] 3-methylbutanoate
CAS number
1397-94-0 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 116095-18-2, 642-15-9
EC number
634-284-8
Molecular formula
C28H40N2O9
UNII
75G3NMU1TS
InChIKey
UIFFUZWRFRDZJC-SBOOETFBSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C28H40N2O9/c1-6-7-8-9-11-20-25(39-22(32)14-16(2)3)18(5)38-28(36)23(17(4)37-27(20)35)30-26(34)19-12-10-13-21(24(19)33)29-15-31/h10,12-13,15-18,20,23,25,33H,6-9,11,14H2,1-5H3,(H,29,31)(H,30,34)/t17-,18+,20-,23+,25+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCC1C(=O)OC(C)C(NC(=O)c2cccc(NC=O)c2O)C(=O)OC(C)C1OC(=O)CC(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCC[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H](OC(=O)[C@H]([C@H](OC1=O)C)NC(=O)C2=C(C(=CC=C2)NC=O)O)C)OC(=O)CC(C)C

Synonyms

  • Antipiricullin
  • Fintrol
  • Virosin
  • (2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-[(3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl 3-methylbutanoate
  • Verosin
  • (2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-((3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl 3-methylbutanoate
  • Butanoic acid, 2(or 3)-methyl-, 3-((3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester
  • Antimycin A1b
  • antimycin A1
  • Antimycin-A
  • [(2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-[(3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl] 3-methylbutanoate
  • [(2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-[(3-formamido-2-hydroxy-benzoyl)amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl] 3-methylbutanoate
  • [(2r,3s,6s,7r,8r)-3-[(3-Formamido-2-Oxidanyl-Phenyl)carbonylamino]-8-Hexyl-2,6-Dimethyl-4,9-Bis(Oxidanylidene)-1,5-Dioxonan-7-Yl] 3-Methylbutanoate
  • Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3-((3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester, (2R-(2R*,3S*,6S*,7R*,8R*))-
  • AWB
  • (2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-(3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzamido)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl 3-methylbutanoate
  • (3S,6S,2R,7R,8R)-3-[(3-carbonylamino-2-hydroxyphenyl)carbonylamino]-8-hexyl-2, 6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl 3-methylbutanoate
  • [3-[(3-formamido-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl] 3-methylbutanoate
  • 2(or 3)-Methylbutanoic acid, (2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-[[3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester
  • 3-Methylbutanoic acid 3-[[3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]amino]-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester
  • Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (2R,3S,6S,7R,8R)-3-((3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester
  • isovaleric acid 8-ester with 3-formamido-N-(7-hexyl-8-hydroxy-4,9-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-3-yl)salicylamide

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
Crystalsexp.
Melting point
139 to 140exp.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, slightly soluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, petroleum ether. Insoluble in water.exp.
Vapour pressure
0.00001 [mm Hg] @25 °Cexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
548.63 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
548.2734 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
157.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
9calc.
Rotatable bonds
12calc.
Heavy atoms
39calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.61calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
5calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1CCCOC(=O)C(NC(=O)c2ccccc2)CO1

O=C1CCCOC(=O)C(NC(=O)c2ccccc2)CO1

2 rings, 20 atoms.

28 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements (9)
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 2811

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Insecticide, piscicide.

Antibiotic substance, strong antifungicidal properties ... Active against a large group of fungi but in general not against bacteria. ... Possible insecticide miticide.

Use classes: Piscicides.

Pharmacological actions

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents

Roles

  • antifungal agent
  • antimicrobial agent
  • electron-transport chain inhibitor
  • enzyme inhibitor
  • mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor
  • pathway inhibitor
  • pesticide
  • piscicide
  • respiratory-chain inhibitor

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Antimycin A is traded under.

HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Antimycin A is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Antimycin A?

Antimycin A is a nine-membered bis-lactone having methyl substituents at the 2- and 6-positions, an n-hexyl substituent at the 8-position, an acyloxy substituent at the 7-position and an aroylamido substituent at the 3-position. It is produced by Streptomyces bacteria and has found commercial use as a fish poison.

What is the CAS number of Antimycin A?

The CAS registry number of Antimycin A is 1397-94-0. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 116095-18-2, 642-15-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Antimycin A?

The molecular formula of Antimycin A is C28H40N2O9 and its molar mass is 548.63 g/mol.

What is Antimycin A used for?

Insecticide, piscicide. Antibiotic substance, strong antifungicidal properties ... Active against a large group of fungi but in general not against bacteria. ... Possible insecticide miticide. Use classes: Piscicides.

Is Antimycin A hazardous?

Antimycin A carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed, very toxic to aquatic life. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Antimycin A?

Antimycin A is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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