Tectoquinone
Tectoquinone (2-Methylanthraquinone) is an inhibitor for SARS CoV-2 major protease (SARS CoV-2 Mpro) . Tectoquinone exhibits anti-termite and antiviral activities[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
84-54-8
Product Name Alternative
2-Methylanthraquinone
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
DNA Alkylator/Crosslinker; Insecticide; SARS-CoV; Virus Protease
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Others
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/tectoquinone.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.93
Solubility
DMSO : 12.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(C3=CC=C(C)C=C13)=O
Molecular Formula
C15H10O2
Molecular Weight
222.24
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Sen-Sung Cheng, et al. Larvicidal activity of tectoquinone isolated from red heartwood-type Cryptomeria japonica against two mosquito species. Bioresour Technol. 2008 Jun;99 (9) :3617-22.|[2]Anoop Kallingal, et al. Molecular modeling study of tectoquinone and acteoside from Tectona grandis linn: a new SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor against COVID-19. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2022 Mar;40 (4) :1764-1775.|[3]Lin TS, et al., 2-Methylanthraquinone derivatives as potential bioreductive alkylating agents. J Med Chem. 1980 Nov;23 (11) :1237-42.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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