Calycanthine

CAS: 595-05-1

Ref. 3D-FC65934

Product Information

• Name: Calycanthine
• Synonyms: (4bS,5R,10bS,11R)-13,18-dimethyl-5,6,11,12-tetrahydro-5,10b:11,4b-di(epiminoethano)dibenzo[c,h][2,6]naphthyridine, (4bS,5R,10bS,11R)-5,6,11,12-Tetrahydro-13,18-dimethyl-5,10b:11,4b-Bis(iminoethano)dibenzo[c,h][2,6]naphthyridine, 13,18-Dimethyl-5,6,11,12-Tetrahydro-5,10B:11,4B-Di(Epiminoethano)Dibenzo[C,H][2,6]Naphthyridine, 5,10b:11,4b-Bis(iminoethano)dibenzo[c,h][2,6]naphthyridine, 5,6,11,12-tetrahydro-13,18-dimethyl-, (4bS,5R,10bS,11R)-, 5,10b:11,4b-Bis(iminoethano)dibenzo[c,h][2,6]naphthyridine, 5,6,11,12-tetrahydro-13,18-dimethyl-, [4bS-(4bα,5α,10bα,11α)]-, Nsc 99016, [4bS-(4bα,5α,10bα,11α)]-5,6,11,12-Tetrahydro-13,18-dimethyl-5,10b:11,4b-bis(iminoethano)dibenzo[c,h][2,6]naphthyridine, d-Calycanthine
• CAS: 595-05-1

Description

Calycanthine is a nitrogenous organic compound that has been shown to be an effective treatment for prostate cancer cells. It was found to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and induce apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Calycanthine also inhibits the synthesis of quinolizidine alkaloids, which are found in plants such as palicourea and some members of the Solanaceae family. In addition, calycanthine has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in chronic bronchitis patients, leading to a reduction in the amount of mucus produced and a decrease in inflammation. The mechanism by which calycanthine exerts its anti-inflammatory effect is not completely understood but may be due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with proteins and other molecules in the cell membrane.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 346.47 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₂₆N₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White Powder