Synonym: 3a,7a-Dimethylhexahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; 7a-Dimethylhexahydro-3a,4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran; Cantharidine; Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione
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
| color |
white |
| InChI |
1S/C10H12O4/c1-9-5-3-4-6(13-5)10(9,2)8(12)14-7(9)11/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5-,6+,9+,10- |
| InChI key |
DHZBEENLJMYSHQ-XCVPVQRUSA-N |
| mp |
215-217 °C (lit.) |
| |
215-218 °C |
| Quality Level |
200  |
| SMILES string |
C[C@]12C3CCC(O3)[C@@]1(C)C(=O)OC2=O |
| 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. |
| mp |
215-217 °C (lit.); 215-218 °C |
| UNSPSC |
12352200 |