Oligomycin

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Oligomycin
IUPAC name (4E,18E,20Z)-22-ethyl-7,11,14,15-tetrahydroxy-6'-(2-hydroxypropyl)-5',6,8,1

0,12,14,16,28,29-nonamethyl-spiro[2,26-dioxabicyclo[23.3.1]nonacosa-4,18,20 -triene-27,2'-oxane]-3,9,13-trione

Other names Oligomycin
Molecular formula C45H74O11
Identifiers
CAS number [1404-19-9]
PubChem 6450197
EINECS number 215-767-9
MeSH Oligomycins
RTECS number RK3325000
Properties
Molar mass 791.062 g/mol
Hazards
MSDS MSDS at Fermentek
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Oligomycins are macrolides created by Streptomyces that can be poisonous to other organisms. They have use as antibiotics. In addition, oligimycin inhibits ATP synthase, which is necessary for oxidative phosphorylation of ADP to ATP (energy production).