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Parthenolide

Catalog No. S2341 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 20554-84-1 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,2S,4R,11S)-4,8-dimethyl-12-methylidene-3,14-dioxatricyclo[9.3.0.0^{2,4}]tetradec-7-en-13-one
IUPAC Traditional name
parthenolide
Synonyms
(-)-Parthenolide

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 20554-84-1

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Inflammation
Biological Activity:
Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) is a sesquiterpene lactone which occurs naturally in the plant feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) has several biological activities. Parthenolide is active against a parasite Leishmania amazonensis. Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) is also a potential anticancer agent. Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) destroys acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells by inducing apoptosis. Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) also has anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperalgesic effects. [1]

REFERENCES

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