CAS No. 102130-43-8

Batch: Purity:99.94
Atractyloside potassium salt Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Atractyloside potassium salt product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name dipotassium;[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6R)-2-[[(1R,4R,5R,7R,9R,10S,13R,15S)-5-carboxy-15-hydroxy-9-methyl-14-methylidene-7-tetracyclo[11.2.1.01,10.04,9]hexadecanyl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3-methylbutanoyloxy)-5-sulfonatooxyoxan-4-yl] sulfate
CAS Number 102130-43-8
Molecular Formula

C30H44K2O16S2

Molecular Weight (MW) 802.99
SMILES [K+].[K+].CC(C)CC(=O)OC1C(OC2CC(C3CCC45CC(CCC4C3(C)C2)C(=C)C5O)C(O)=O)OC(CO)C(O[S]([O-])(=O)=O)C1O[S]([O-])(=O)=O
InChIKey IUCNQFHEWLYECJ-VCQILIGCSA-L

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Atractyloside potassium salt is a toxic diterpenoid glycoside that acts as a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial adenine nucleotide translocators (ADP/ATP carriers). By blocking ADP/ATP exchange across the inner mitochondrial membrane, it disrupts oxidative phosphorylation and promotes mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening. This disruption impairs cellular energy metabolism and induces apoptotic cell death in eukaryotic cells. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (124.53 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.