Properties
Description
Splitomicin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, induces DNA damage and the inhibition of DNA repair processes. It targets Sir2p.
Molecular Formula
C13H10O2
Solubility
DMSO: 37 mg/mL (186.66 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 37 mg/mL (186.66 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Splitomicin is employed in studies focusing on the inhibition of SIRT2, a class III HDAC, relevant to cancer and neurodegenerative research.