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Alantolactone

Synonym(s):(+)-Alantolactone.;3aR,5S,8aR,9aR)-3a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-Octahydro-5,8a-dimethyl-3-methylene-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one;Alant camphor;Elecampane camphor;Eupatal

  • CAS NO.:546-43-0
  • Empirical Formula: C15H20O2
  • Molecular Weight: 232.32
  • MDL number: MFCD00274568
  • EINECS: 208-899-3
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 08:26:49
Alantolactone Structural

What is Alantolactone?

Description

The allergen eudesmanolide sesquiterpene lactone was isolated from elecampane (Inula helenium L.). With dehydrocostuslactone and costunolide, it is a component of the (sesquiterpene) lactone-mix, used to detect sensitization to Compositae.

Chemical properties

Crystalline powder

The Uses of Alantolactone

Alantolactone is sesquiterpene lactone that possesses anti-inflammatory property. Alantolactone have been studied to be developed as a novel agent against human liver cancer.

The Uses of Alantolactone

anthelmintic, antibacterial, antineoplastic

The Uses of Alantolactone

Alantolactone has been used:

  • in cell viability assay
  • to examine the percentage of multicentrosomal mitosis in low and high passage human embryonic stem cells (hESC)
  • in assessment of degranulation

Definition

ChEBI: A sesquiterpene lactone that is 3a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-octahydronaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2-one bearing two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 8a as well as a methylidene substituent at position 3.

General Description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Contact allergens

The allergen eudesmanolide sesquiterpene lactone was isolated from elecampane (Inula helenium L.). With dehydrocostuslactone and costunolide, it is a component of the (sesquiterpene) lactone mix used to detect sensitization to Compositae-Asteraceae.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alantolactone is a sesquiterpene lactone disrupts the Cripto-1/ActRII complexes, resulting in an induction of activin/SMAD3 signaling. Alantolactone inhibits proliferation in cancer cells with no affect on normal cells.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol and essential oils

storage

Store at -20°C

Properties of Alantolactone

Melting point: 78-79 C
Boiling point: 275 C
alpha  D +175° (chloroform)
Density  1.0610 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4360 (estimate)
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  DMSO: soluble15mg/mL (clear solution)
form  powder
color  white to beige
Odor Peculiar sweet-minty, slightly woody odor
CAS DataBase Reference 546-43-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Alantolactone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H317:Sensitisation, Skin
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for Alantolactone

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