Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
38966-21-1
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Aphidicolin is a tetracyclic diterpenoid antibiotic produced by Cephalosporium aphidicola. Its molecular formula is C20H30O4 with CAS No. 32980-52-6. The compound acts as a potent inhibitor of DNA polymerase, specifically targeting alpha and delta isoforms.
Strictly for research use only; not approved for clinical therapy. Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C protected from light. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential cytotoxicity and reproductive hazards.