Monascin
Molecular Formula
C21H26O5
M.W.
358.43
CAS number
21516-68-7
Source
Monascus purpureus
Fermentek product Code
MON-001
Brand/grade
For research
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; detection: UV 233nm; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
Single spot on TLC plates, by multiple methods.
Melting point
143°C-148°C
Solubility test
Clear yellow solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO or Methanol (Slight heating may be needed).
Names and identifiers

Synonyms: 

 

  • Monascin
  • Monascusone B
  • Monascoflavin

Chemical names:

IUPAC: (3S,3aR,9aR)-3-hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]-3,3a,4,8-tetrahydrofuro[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione

RTECS#

EU number
Not of ECHA as on 11-2022
Chemical name
(3S,3aR,9aR)-3-hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]-3,3a,4,8-tetrahydrofuro[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione
InChl Key
XXKNHBAFFJINCK-RVEJDSBJSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)C1C2CC3=C(COC(=C3)C=CC)C(=O)C2(OC1=O)C
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)[C@@H]1[C@H]2CC3=C(COC(=C3)/C=C/C)C(=O)[C@@]2(OC1=O)C
Solubility ( literature )

Clear yellow solution at 10mg/ml of Methanol (Slight heating).

 

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.
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 amber-glass vials
Fermentek Product Category
Signal to sort
M