Soluble in DMSO (10mg/ml). Also soluble in ethanol or methanol
form
White to off-white solid
color
white to off-white
biological source
Streptomyces conglobatus
Sensitive
Light Sensitive
BRN
1416163
Stability
Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 2 months.
Safety Information
Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302：Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
P264：Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264：Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270：Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312：IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P501：Dispose of contents/container to..…
Description
Ionomycin is a selective calcium ionophore derived from S. conglobatus that mobilizes intracellular calcium stores. It is used as a research tool to raise the intracellular level of calcium, to study calcium transport across biological membranes, and to stimulate the intracellular production of cytokines. This compound is supplied as a calcium salt for more stable storage. It is also available as a solution in ethanol .
