Shikonin
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
M.W.
288.30
CAS number
517-89-5
MSDS
Details
Source
Alkanna sp.
Fermentek product Code
SHA-001
Brand/grade
For research
Specifications
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
Clear dark red solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO
Chemical identification
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
Further Information
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.
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
Composition
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Supply related information
Shipped at ambient temperature
Shipped in PP / PE bottle.
Special Info
Available since
Other Fields
Title
toxicity by RTECS
Value
LD50 oral mouse >1 gm/kg
Title
Deleted CAS Registry Numbers
Value
874325-10-7; 876010-87-6
Fermentek Product Category
Signal to sort
S
