Nigericin sodium salt

尼日利亚菌素钠

Also known as: Nigericin sodium salt, Antibiotic K178, Antibiotic X464, Azalomycin M, Helexin C, Helixin C, Polyetherin A, Nigericin monosodium salt, Sodium nigericin, Nigericin, monosodium salt, Nigericin.Na, 2H-Pyran-2-acetic acid, tetrahydro-6-[[(2S,4R,5R,7R,9R,10R)-9-methoxy-2,4,10-trimethyl-2-[(2S,2'R,3'S,5R,5'R)-octahydro-2,3'-dimethyl-5'-[(2S,3S,5R,6R)-tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2H-pyran-2-yl][2,2'-bifuran]-5-yl]-1,6-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-7-yl]methyl]-α,3-dimethyl-, sodium salt, (αR,2R,3S,6R)- (1:1), Sodium (2R)-2-[(3S,6R)-6-[[(2S,4R,5R,7R,9R,10R)-2-[(5S)-5-[(2R,3S,5R)-5-[(2S,3S,5R,6R)-6-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3,5-dimethyloxan-2-yl]-3-methyloxolan-2-yl]-5-methyloxolan-2-yl]-9-methoxy-2,4,10-trimethyl-1,6-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-7-yl]methyl]-3-methyloxan-2-yl]propanoate, Nsc292567

Nigericin sodium salt (CAS 28643-80-3) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C40H67NaO11 and a molecular weight of 746.943 g/mol. It is also known as Antibiotic K178, Antibiotic X464 and Azalomycin M. Key properties include a boiling point of 779.9ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.19g/cm3 and a flash point of 226.9ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
28643-80-3
Jingsj CID
J-1974515-2
Molecular Formula
C40H67NaO11
Chinese Name
尼日利亚菌素钠
Molecular Weight
746.943 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point779.9ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.19g/cm3
Flash Point226.9ºC
Exact Mass746.458130
PSA145.20000
LogP4.37090
Vapor Pressure4.26E-28mmHg at 25°C
Storage Conditions2-8°C
Additional PropertySoluble in chloroform, methanol or ethanol

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Yakisich JS, et al. Nigericin decreases the viability of multidrug-resistant cancer cells and lung tumorspheres and potentiates the effects of cardiac glycosides. Tumour Biol. 2017 Mar;39(3):1010428317694310 [2]. Bissinger R, et al. Triggering of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by the Antibiotic Ionophore Nigericin. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2016 May;118(5):381-9 [3]. Deng CC, et al. Nigericin selectively targets cancer stem cells in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2013 Sep;45(9):1997-2006 [4]. Zhou HM, et al. Suppression of colorectal cancer metastasis by nigericin through inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition. World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Jun 7;18(21):2640-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Nigericin sodium salt?

The CAS number of Nigericin sodium salt is 28643-80-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nigericin sodium salt?

Nigericin sodium salt has molecular formula C40H67NaO11 and molecular weight 746.943 g/mol.

Is Nigericin sodium salt hazardous?

Nigericin sodium salt has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

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