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β-Lapachone

Catalog No. L175300 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 4707-32-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2,2-dimethyl-2H,3H,4H,5H,6H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran-5,6-dione
IUPAC Traditional name
β-lapachone
Synonyms
NSC 629749
ARQ 501
3,4-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran-5,6-dione
NSC 26326
SL 11001

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 4707-32-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Orange Solid
Melting Point >110°C (dec.)
Solubility Chloroform

DETAILS

Description (English)
β-Lapachone is a naturally occurring quinone obtained from the bark of the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) with cancer chemopreventive properties. Induces apoptosis in HL-60 and human prostate cancer cells.

REFERENCES

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  • Stuart, K., et al.: J. Clin. Invest., 118, 1301 (2006)
  • Martin, R., et al.: Science, 25, 1680 (2006)