Hypericin
Molecular Formula
C30H16O8
M.W.
504.44
CAS number
548-04-9
Source
Hypericium perforatum (plant extract)
Fermentek product Code
HYP-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Blue – black powder
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Solubility test
Clear red solution at 10mg/ml DMSO
Names and identifiers
  • Cyclo-Werrol
EU number
208-941-0
Description

Natural antidepressant. Anti-retroviral agent. A protein kinaze-C inhibitor.

InChl Key
BTXNYTINYBABQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C2C3=C1C4=C5C(=C(C=C4C)O)C(=O)C6=C(C=C(C7=C6C5=C3C8=C7C(=CC(=C8C2=O)O)O)O)O)O
Solubility ( literature )

Soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions. Soluble in organic bases such as pyridine (red fluorescent solutions) but not in other organic solvents

Compound Classification
  • Perylene analog.
  • Anthraquinone derivative
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Applications

Antidepressant. Apoptosis inducer. PKC inhibitor. Antiviral

Disclaimer
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions.
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Available since
Title
Deleted CAS numbers
Value
345224-62-6; 693273-27-7;935869-37-7
Title
Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Signal to sort
H