CAS 553-21-9: (+)-Costunolide
Description:(+)-Costunolide is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone, primarily found in various plant species, particularly in the Asteraceae family. It is characterized by its unique bicyclic structure, which includes a lactone functional group. This compound exhibits a range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial properties, making it of interest in pharmacological research. (+)-Costunolide is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinct aroma, and it is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Its molecular formula reflects a moderate molecular weight, and it possesses several functional groups that contribute to its reactivity and biological interactions. The compound is often studied for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in traditional medicine, and is also investigated for its role in plant defense mechanisms. As with many natural products, the extraction and purification of (+)-Costunolide can be challenging, necessitating advanced techniques to obtain it in sufficient purity for research and application.
Formula:C15H20O2
InChI:InChI=1/C15H20O2/c1-10-5-4-6-11(2)9-14-13(8-7-10)12(3)15(16)17-14/h5,9,13-14H,3-4,6-8H2,1-2H3/b10-5u,11-9+/t13-,14+/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=HRYLQFBHBWLLLL-AHNJNIBGSA-N
SMILES:O=C1OC2C=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC2C1=C
- Synonyms:
- (3aS,10E,11aR)-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydrocyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one
- (3aS,6E,10E,11aR)-3a,4,5,8,9,11a-Hexahydro-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one
- (3aS,6E,10E,11aR)-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydrocyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one
- (3aS,6Z,10E,11aR)-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydrocyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one
- Costunolid
- Costus lactone
- Cyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one, 3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydro-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylene-, (3aS,6E,10E,11aR)-
- Cyclodeca[b]furan-2(3H)-one, 3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydro-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylene-, [3aS-(3aR*,6E,10E,11aS*)]-
- Germacra-1(10),4,11(13)-trien-12-oic acid, 6α-hydroxy-, γ-lactone, (E,E)-
- NSC 106404
- See more synonyms
- Saussurea costus
- Saussurea lappa
- Costunolide