Puromycin

Also known as: CL 13900, 3123L, P638, Stillomycin, Stylomycin, Achromycin, C01610, (S)-3'-((2-Amino-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-oxopropyl)amino)-3'-deoxy-N,N-dimethyladenosine, 3'-(L-alpha-Amino-p-methoxyhydrocinnamamido)-3'-deoxy-N,N-dimethyladenosine, 6-Dimethylamino-9-[3-deoxy-3-(p-methoxy-L-phenylalanylamino)-beta-D-ribofuranosyl]-purine, NSC-3055

Puromycin (CAS 53-79-2) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C22H29N7O5 and a molecular weight of 471.510 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 175.5-177ºC and a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 53-79-2
Jingsj CID: J-1955091-5
Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₂₉N₇O₅
Molecular Weight: 471.510 g/mol
Category: Pharma Intermediates
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	175.5-177ºC
Density	1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Exact Mass	471.223022
PSA	160.88000
LogP	0.93
Refractive Index	1.701

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Nathans D, et al. Puromycin inhibition of protein synthesis: incorporation of puromycin intopeptide chains. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1964 Apr;51:585-92. [2]. Miyamoto-Sato E, et al. Specific bonding of puromycin to full-length protein at the C-terminus. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Mar 1;28(5):1176-82. [3]. Schmidt EK, et al. SUnSET, a nonradioactive method to monitor protein synthesis. Nat Methods. 2009 Apr;6(4):275-7.

Additional Information

[1]. Nathans D, et al. Puromycin inhibition of protein synthesis: incorporation of puromycin intopeptide chains. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1964 Apr;51:585-92. [2]. Miyamoto-Sato E, et al. Specific bonding of puromycin to full-length protein at the C-terminus. Nucleic Acids Res. 2000 Mar 1;28(5):1176-82. [3]. Schmidt EK, et al. SUnSET, a nonradioactive method to monitor protein synthesis. Nat Methods. 2009 Apr;6(4):275-7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Puromycin?

The CAS number of Puromycin is 53-79-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Puromycin?

Puromycin has molecular formula C22H29N7O5 and molecular weight 471.510 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Puromycin?

For Puromycin, Upstream Products: Puromycin aminonucleoside.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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