Versimide is a bioactive secondary metabolite produced by certain Aspergillus species, belonging to the class of diketopiperazine alkaloids. It has attracted scientific interest due to its potential antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The mechanism of action of versimide is not fully elucidated but is believed to involve interference with cellular signaling pathways and possibly the inhibition of protein synthesis or DNA replication in target cells. Applications of versimide are primarily in pharmaceutical and natural product research, particularly in the search for novel antimicrobial or anticancer agents.
MedKoo Cat#: 146211
Name: Versimide
CAS#: 30270-17-8
Chemical Formula: C3H3N3O3
Exact Mass: 129.0174
Molecular Weight: 129.08
Elemental Analysis: C, 27.92; H, 2.34; N, 32.56; O, 37.19
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 129.08 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
