(±)-Shikonin

SKU: orb1304876

Description

(Rac)-Shikonin (Anchusin) is a bioactive naphthoquinone with documented antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food product development. Research demonstrates its in vitro efficacy in suppressing viability, adhesion, invasion, and migration of cancer cells like MGC-803 via TLR2/NF-κB pathways.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 54952-43-1
• MW: 288.3
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₅
• SMILES: O=C1C=2C(C(=O)C=C1C(CC=C(C)C)O)=C(O)C=CC2O
• Target: Others
• Solubility: H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);DMSO:10 mM

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Anchusa acid, Anchusin, (±)-Shikonin, (Rac)Shikonin, (Rac)-Shikonin, (Rac) Shikonin, Alkanet extract, Inhibitor, inhibit, Shikalkin, Shikonin

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