CAS No. 11070-73-8

Batch: Purity:97.35
Insulin(cattle) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 11070-73-8
Molecular Formula

C254H377N65O75S6

Molecular Weight (MW) 5800 (Approximately)

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Insulin (cattle) is a peptide hormone and insulin receptor agonist that regulates systemic glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. Upon binding to the insulin receptor, it stimulates receptor autophosphorylation and activates downstream PI3K/AKT and MAPK/ERK signaling cascades. These pathway activations facilitate intracellular glucose transport, glycogen synthesis, and protein translation, making bovine insulin an essential growth supplement to support cell proliferation and survival in cell culture systems. [1][2]

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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
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
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.