Parthenolide
Molecular Formula
C15H20O3
M.W.
248.32
CAS number
20554-84-1
Source
Tanacetum parthenium
Fermentek product Code
PAR-001
Brand/grade
For research
Appearance
White crystalline solid.
Purity by HPLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
112°C-118°C
Solubility test
Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml Dichloromethane; Clear colorless solution at 50mg/ml DMSO
Names and identifiers

IUPAC name: (1aR,4E,7aS,10aS,10bS)-1a,5-Dimethyl-8-methylene-2,3,6,7,7a,8,10a,10b-octahydrooxireno[9,10]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-9(1aH)-one

RTECS: LY4220000

EU number
692-532-0
Chemical name
Parthenolide
Description

Parthenolide is a sesquiterpene lactone and active principle of feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium)

InChl Key
KTEXNACQROZXEV-PVLRGYAZSA-N
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CCCC2(C(O2)C3C(CC1)C(=C)C(=O)O3)C
Isomeric SMILES
C/C/1=C\CC[C@@]2([C@H](O2)[C@@H]3[C@@H](CC1)C(=C)C(=O)O3)C
Solubility ( literature )

DMSO (100 mg/ml), Ethanol (20 mg/ml), Dichloromethane.

Compound Classification
  • sesquiterpene lactone

MAP kinase inhibitor

Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Other vendors may recommend +2 to +8°C storage.
Retest time
3 Years
Applications

Parthenolide has anti-inflammatory, antisecretory and spasmolytic activity. It Inhibits the release of various mediators. It inhibits activation of MAP kinase.

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
Available since
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Transport information
Value
Not hazardous for transport
Signal to sort
P