Tryptanthrin
SIGMA/SML0310 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: Couroupitine A; Indolo(2,1-
CAS Number: 13220-57-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H8N2O2
Molecular Weight: 248.24
MDL Number: MFCD00012073
Linear Formula: C15H8N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| color | faintly yellow to dark yellow |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C15H8N2O2/c18-13-10-6- |
| InChI key | VQQVWGVXDIPORV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=C1C2=NC3=CC=CC=C3C(N2C4 |
| solubility | DMSO: 2 mg/mL (warmed) |
| storage condition | protect from light |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Tryptanthrin is a plant alkaloid with anti-inflammatory and anti cancer activities. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Tryptanthrin is a plant alkaloid with anti-inflammatory and anti cancer activities. Tryptanthrin blocks leukotriene production in neutrophils and in whole blood assays, and in an in vivo rat pleurisy model. The compound also inhibits P-glycoprotein, and sensitizes resistant cancer cell lines to killing by cytotoxic agents. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


