(-)-Alkannin

CAS: 517-88-4

Ref. TM-T4958

Product Information

• Name: (-)-Alkannin
• Synonyms: Alkannin, Shikonin, (-)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone, (1-Hydroxy-3-isohexenyl)naphthazarine, (S)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione, 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S)-, 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl]-, 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (-)-, 1,4-naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl]-, 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl]-1,4-naphthalenedione, 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl]-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl]-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl]naphthalene-1,4-dione, Alkanet extract, Alkanna red, Alkanna red (VAN), Anchusa acid, Anchusin, NSC 94524
• CAS: 517-88-4

Description

(-)-Alkannin (Shikonin) is a natural red naphthoquinone pigment, has antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory effects; a purified shikonin preparation is widely used for the production of medicinals, cosmetics, and some food products; shikonin also enters into the antiinflammatory ointment and cream compositions used for the treatment of burns. It can suppress the cell viability, adhesion, invasion and migratory ability of MGC-803 cells through TLR2- or NF-κB-mediated pathway.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 288.3
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₅
• Purity: 98.28%
• Color/Form: White Or Slightly Yellow Crystalline Powder Solid