Violacein

Violacein, a secondary metabolite produced by several microorganisms, possesses potent anticancer and low side effects. Violacein possesses antioxidant properties. Apoptosis inducer[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[548-54-9]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319

Target

Apoptosis; Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/violacein.html

Purity

99.97

Solubility

DMSO : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C1/C(C2=CC=CC=C2N1)=C3C=C(C(C4=C5)=CNC4=CC=C5O)NC\3=O

Molecular Formula

C20H13N3O3

Molecular Weight

343.34

Precautions

H302, H315, H319

References & Citations

[1]Patricia F de Souza Oliveira, et al. Violacein negatively modulates the colorectal cancer survival and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. J Cell Biochem. 2022 Jul;123 (7) :1247-1258.|[2]Marlon Konzen, et al. Antioxidant properties of violacein: possible relation on its biological function. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Dec 15;14 (24) :8307-13.