Monascin
Monascin is a kind of azaphilonoid pigments extracted from Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice) . Monascin also exhibits anti-tumor-initiating activity and anti-inflammatory activity with oral administration. Monascin inhibits the activation of NOR 1 (an NO donor) .
Product Specifications
CAS Number
21516-68-7
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
In Vitro: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (139.50 mM)
Smiles
O=C ([C@@H]1C (CCCCC) =O) O[C@]2 (C) [C@]1 ([H]) CC (C=C (/C=C/C) OC3) =C3C2=O
Molecular Formula
C??H??O?
Molecular Weight
358.43
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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