Avenaciolide, a bicyclic bis-butyrolactone, was isolated from Aspergillus avenaceus in 1963 as an antifungal agent. Avenaciolide inhibits glutamate transport and is also thought to act as an atypical ionophore.
Avenaciolide is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO.
CAS Number
16993-42-3
Molecular Formula
C15H22O4
Molecular Weight
266.3
Mechanism of Action
Avenaciolide inhibits glutamate transport and is also thought to act as an atypical ionophore.
Storage Conditions
-20°C