Cantharidin
SIGMA/C7632
Synonym: 3a,7a-
CAS Number: 56-25-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H12O4
Molecular Weight: 196.20
EC Number: 200-263-3
MDL Number: MFCD00134968
Linear Formula: C10H12O4
Product Type: Chemical
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ATR-IR Spectra for 3a,7a-Dimethylhexahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione.
FT-IR Raman Spectra for 3a,7a-Dimethylhexahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione.
| color | white |
| InChI | 1S/C10H12O4/c1-9-5-3-4-6( |
| InChI key | DHZBEENLJMYSHQ-XCVPVQRUSA |
| mp | 215-217 °C (lit.) |
| 215-218 °C | |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | C[C@]12C3CCC(O3)[C@@]1(C) |
| solubility | DMSO: soluble |
| ethanol: soluble |
| Application: | Cantharidin has been used to inhibit protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A. |
| General description: | Cantharidin is a poisonous vesicant, which is produced by blister bees. It is used to treat piles, ulcers, venomous worms and tuberculous scrofuloderma. It is used as an aphrodisiac, abortifacient and a veterinary medicine diuretic. |
| Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
| Symbol |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | T+ |
| Risk Statements | 28-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 215-217 °C (lit.); 215-218 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |