Erg6 inhibitor H55

Erg6 inhibitor H55

AOB10636

CAS: 2515364-43-7

 

Chemical Name: (Z)-4-(4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-(phenylimino)thiazol-3(2H)-yl)-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one

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Overview

Key functionality & mechanism

  • H55 is described as a potent and selective allosteric inhibitor of the fungal enzyme Erg6 (C-24 sterol methyltransferase), which is specific to fungi (in particular Candida albicans). 

  • By inhibiting Erg6, H55 causes accumulation of sterol intermediates such as zymosterol and farnesol in the fungus. ChemicalBook+1

  • As a result, it inhibits hyphal formation of Candida albicans (hyphae are the filamentous growth form important in virulence). 

  • In animal (mouse) infection models of C. albicans, use of H55 reduced severity of infection and improved survival. 


Physical & experimental properties

  • The molecular formula is C₍26₎H₍21₎BrN₄OS. 

  • Molecular weight: ~517.44. 

  • Form: powder, white-to-beige. ChemicalBook+1

  • Solubility: ~2 mg/mL in DMSO (warmed) to give a clear solution. 

  • Storage conditions: 2–8 °C. ChemicalBook


Potential uses

  • Research tool in fungal biology: because it selectively inhibits a fungus-specific enzyme, H55 can be used to study sterol metabolism in fungi, fungal virulence mechanisms (e.g., hyphal formation), and host-pathogen interactions.

  • Potential antifungal therapeutic lead: the fact that it reduces infection severity in mouse models suggests it might have development potential (though I did not find data indicating it is in clinical use).


Limitations & considerations

  • Because it targets a fungal enzyme (Erg6) not present in humans (or not in the same form), off-target toxicity might be less than many broad-spectrum inhibitors—but detailed toxicity/safety data are not widely available in the sources I saw.

  • As with many research-grade inhibitors, solubility, bioavailability, dosing, and specificity in vivo are important practical constraints.

  • It is meant for research purpose (bioactive small molecule inhibitor) rather than established therapeutic use. 

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC26H21BrN4OS
Molecular Weight517.45
CAS Numbers2515364-43-7
SolubilityDMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear (Warmed)
Purity98% by HPLC
IUPAC/Chemical Name (Z)-4-(4-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-(phenylimino)thiazol-3(2H)-yl)-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term -20C Long Term

Synonyms

Erg6 inhibitor H55

References

1) Xueyang Jin et al., Characterization of an allosteric inhibitor of fungal-specific C-24 sterol methyltransferase to treat Candida albicans infections, Cell Chemical Biology V30:663-568 (2023).