CAS No. 303-81-1

Batch: Purity:98.54
Novobiocin Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Novobiocin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name [(3R,4S,5R,6R)-5-hydroxy-6-[4-hydroxy-3-[[4-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)benzoyl]amino]-8-methyl-2-oxochromen-7-yl]oxy-3-methoxy-2,2-dimethyloxan-4-yl] carbamate
CAS Number 303-81-1
Molecular Formula

C31H36N2O11

Molecular Weight (MW) 612.63
InChIKey YJQPYGGHQPGBLI-KGSXXDOSSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Novobiocin is an orally active aminocoumarin antibiotic that acts as an inhibitor of bacterial DNA gyrase and eukaryotic topoisomerase II, as well as an antagonist of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). By targeting the ATP-binding site of DNA gyrase B and the C-terminal domain of Hsp90, it disrupts bacterial DNA supercoiling and induces degradation of Hsp90 client proteins, leading to cell cycle arrest and antimicrobial activity. [1][2]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (163.23 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 100 mg/mL
Water 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.