(±) -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.
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