9-Methylstreptimidone is a straight chain member of the glutarimide family, isolated from a number of species of Streptomyces and first reported in 1974. Methylstreptimidone exhibits antifungal and prophylactic antiviral activity. Methylstreptimidone has also been shown to be an inhibitor of the nuclear factor, NF-
B.
9-Methylstreptimidone is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility.
CAS Number
51867-94-8
Molecular Formula
C17H25NO4
Molecular Weight
307.4
Mechanism of Action
The antiviral activity appears to be due to its ability to induce the production of interferon.
Storage Conditions
-20°C