Monascin

• Catalog No.: 52442
• CAS Number: 21516-68-7
• M. F.: C21H26O5
• M. W.: 358.42814
• Purity: ≥97.0% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S,3aR,9aR)-3-hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-(prop-1-en-1-yl)-2H,3H,3aH,4H,8H,9H,9aH-furo[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: (3S,3aR,9aR)-3-hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-(prop-1-en-1-yl)-3H,3aH,4H,8H-furo[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione
• Synonyms: (3S,3aR,9aR)-3-Hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-((E)-propenyl)-3a,4,8,9a-tetrahydro-3H-furo[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione; Monascoflavin; (3S,3aR,9aR)-3a,4,8,9a-Tetrahydro-9a-methyl-3-(1-oxohexyl)-6-(1E)-1-propenyl-2H-furo[3,2-g][2]benzopyran-2,9(3H)-dione

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD09260177
• CAS Number: 21516-68-7
• Beilstein Number: 51355

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H26O5
• Purity: ≥97.0% (HPLC)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
• German water hazard class: 2

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Monascin is one of the azaphilonoid pigments in extracts of Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice). It is a potent inhibitor of carcinogenesis measured against chemical or UV initiated, phorbol-promoted mouse skin tumors.1

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Monascin is one of the azaphilonoid pigments in extracts of Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice). It is a potent inhibitor of carcinogenesis measured against chemical or UV initiated, phorbol-promoted mouse skin tumors.1