Lawsone
Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), or hennotannic acid, is a natural red-orange pigment found in henna leaves and water hyacinth flowers. In research, it is studied in vitro for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential anticancer properties, serving as a model compound in natural product chemistry.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
83-72-7
Product Name Alternative
Naphthoquinone, inhibit, isolated, Fungal, Inhibitor, Hennotannic acid, Lawsone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, Antifungal, antioxidant, dye
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology
Purity
98.04% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (5.74 mM) ; DMSO:3.67 mg/mL (21.07 mM)
Smiles
O=C1C=2C (C (=O) C=C1O) =CC=CC2
Molecular Formula
C10H6O3
Molecular Weight
174.15
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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