(±) -Shikonin
(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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54952-43-1
Product Name Alternative
Anchusa acid, Anchusin, (±) -Shikonin, (Rac) Shikonin, (Rac) -Shikonin, (Rac) Shikonin, Alkanet extract, Inhibitor, inhibit, Shikalkin, Shikonin
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:10 mM
Smiles
O=C1C=2C (C (=O) C=C1C (CC=C (C) C) O) =C (O) C=CC2O
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
Molecular Weight
288.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
More Discoveries
Explore Other Products
Browse additional items from our catalog
41076121 3x 1.0µg DNA
RPL21P70 CRISPRa sgRNA lentivector (set of three targets)(Human)
Sign In for Pricing
View Details 
GTR10359086 96 Well
Chicken Calcium uniporter protein, mitochondrial ELISA Kit
Sign In for Pricing
View Details 243193-ML650 100 µL
AKAP4 (A Kinase (PRKA) Anchor Protein 4, AKAP82, FSC1, HI, hAKAP82, p82) (MaxLight 650)
Sign In for Pricing
View Details 