Bergenin

• Catalog No.: S2270
• CAS Number: 477-90-7
• M. F.: C14H16O9
• M. W.: 328.27144
• Storage: -20°C

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S,4R,5S,6S,7R)-5,6,12,14-tetrahydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-13-methoxy-3,8-dioxatricyclo[8.4.0.0^{2,7}]tetradeca-1(10),11,13-trien-9-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2S,4R,5S,6S,7R)-5,6,12,14-tetrahydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-13-methoxy-3,8-dioxatricyclo[8.4.0.0^{2,7}]tetradeca-1(10),11,13-trien-9-one
• Synonyms: Cuscutin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 477-90-7

PROPERTIES

• Target: Cancer
• Salt Data: Free Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Research Area: Immunology
Biological Activity:
Bergenin (Cuscutin) is trihydroxybenzoic acid glycoside and the C-glycoside of 4-O-methyl gallic acid. It shows a potent immunomodulatory effect. It possesses an O-demethylated derivative called norbergenin. It can be isolated from Bergenia species like Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia ligulata and from rhizomes of Bergenia stracheyi. It is also found in Ardisia elliptica. [1]

REFERENCES

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