Pyruvate kinase inhibitor

Shikonin

Shikonin
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
M.W.
288.30
CAS number
517-89-5
MSDS
Source
Alkanna sp.
Fermentek product Code
SHA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
Bordeaux brown 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 1mg/ml of Methanol;
Clear dark red solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO
Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

  • Shikonin
  • Isoarnebin 4
  • Tokyo Violet
  • Shikonin S
  • 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone
  • HSDB 8100

Chemical names:  Shikonin

IUPAC:  5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione

RTECS#:   QL8000200

 
EU number
610-730-7
Description

A naphthoquinone extracted from  Lithospermum erythrorhizon.

InChl Key
NEZONWMXZKDMKF-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC(=CCC(C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=CC[C@H](C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
Compound Classification

UNSPSC 41116011  

E - Medical, Laboratory & Test Equipment & Supplies & Pharmaceuticals

  • 41000000 - Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
  • 41110000 - Measuring and observing and testing instruments
  • 41116000 - Clinical and diagnostic analyzer reagents analyzer reagents
  • 41116011 - Microbiology analyzer reagents
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Open carefully.
Use the original container to store the product.
Keep the lid tightly closed.
Avoid exposing to strong direct light.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Retest time
3 Years
Disclaimer
For Research use only
Not for Human or Drug use
Not extracted from humans or animals
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped at ambient temperature
Shipped in PP / PE bottle.
Available since
Title
toxicity by RTECS
Value
LD50 oral mouse >1 gm/kg
Title
Deleted CAS Registry Numbers
Value
874325-10-7; 876010-87-6
Signal to sort
S