Synonym: 3,9-Dihydroxy-2-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-6H-benzofuro[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-6-one; 3,9-Dihydroxy-2-prenylcoumestan
CAS Number: 18642-23-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H16O5
Molecular Weight: 336.34
MDL Number: MFCD10566617
Linear Formula: C20H16O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay |
≥98% (HPLC) |
| color |
white to beige |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C20H16O5/c1-10(2)3-4-11-7-14-17(9-15(11)22)25-20(23)18-13-6-5-12(21)8-16(13)24-19(14)18/h3,5-9,21-22H,4H2,1-2H3 |
| InChI key |
YABIJLLNNFURIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| SMILES string |
CC(C)=CCC1=C(C=C(OC2=O)C(C(OC3=C4)=C2C3=CC=C4O)=C1)O |
| solubility |
DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed) |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Psoralidin is a coumestan derivative extracted from Psoralea corylifolia seeds. It exhibits anti-inflammatory property by inhibiting both cyclooxygenases-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) expression. In addition to its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities, psoralidin also exhibits anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-depressant activities. Psoralidin is implicated in the regulation of insulin signaling. It is used as a key ingredient in traditional medicines for bleeding, enuresis, pollakiuria, vitiligo, and psoriasis. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Psoralidin is a furanocoumarin natural product used in Chinese medicine. Psoralidin, a PTP1B inhibitor, has been shown to have anticancer activity with a variety of mechanisms proposed. Psoralidin induces ROS generation in androgen-independent prostate cancer cells, leading to inhibition of cell proliferation. Psoralidin has been found to downregulate NOTCH1 signaling, causing growth arrest in both breast cancer stem cells and breast cancer cells. |
| Features and Benefits: |
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| 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. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352200 |
