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Andrographolide

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CAS Number 5508-58-7 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3E)-3-{2-[(1R,4aS,5R,6R,8aS)-6-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-dimethyl-2-methylidene-decahydronaphthalen-1-yl]ethylidene}-4-hydroxyoxolan-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
(3E)-3-{2-[(1R,4aS,5R,6R,8aS)-6-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-dimethyl-2-methylidene-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl]ethylidene}-4-hydroxyoxolan-2-one

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 5508-58-7

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Andrographolide is a labdane diterpenoid that is the main bioactive component of the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. [1] It is an extremely bitter substance extracted from the stem and leaves of the andrographis paniculata, which is grown for medicinal purposes in China and India. It has been shown to be effective against certain cancers and is an effective purgative. [2]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrographolide