Alkannin
Shikonin is a natural red naphthoquinone pigment has antimicrobial anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects; a purified shikonin preparation is widely used for the production of medicinals cosmetics and some food products; shikonin also enters into the antiinflammatory ointment and cream compositions used for the treatment of burns. It can suppress the cell viability adhesion invasion and migratory ability of MGC-803 cells through TLR2- or NF-κB-mediated pathway. (In Vitro) : (-) -Alkannin inhibits HCT-116 and SW-480 cells growth with IC50s of 2.38 and 4.53 μM, respectively.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
517-88-4
Product Name Alternative
Shikonin
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO:10 mM
Smiles
C\C (C) =C\C[C@H] (O) C1=CC (=O) c2c (O) ccc (O) c2C1=O
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
Molecular Weight
288.3
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(S) -58-Dihydroxy-2- (1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl) -14-naphthoquinone
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