Shikonin
Shikonin is the main ingredient in the Chinese herb comfrey.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
517-89-5
Product Name Alternative
5,8-dihydroxy-2-[ (1R) -1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
Purity
0.9786
Solubility
≥41.1 mg/mL in DMSO; ≥5.2 mg/mL in EtOH with ultrasonic; insoluble in H2O
Smiles
O=C (C (C1=C2O) =C (C=C2) O) C=C ([C@H] (O) C/C=C (C) \C) C1=O
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
Molecular Weight
288.31
Storage Conditions
Store at -20°C
Physical Properties
A solid
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