Aucubin

Synonym(s):Aucuboside;Rhimantin

CAS NO.：479-98-1
Empirical Formula: C15H22O9
Molecular Weight: 346.33
MDL number: MFCD00136026
EINECS: 207-540-8
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Update Date: 2024-11-20 11:41:24

What is Aucubin?

Chemical properties

Aucubin, bitter in taste, easily soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, insoluble in chloroform, ether, petroleum ether and other solvents. It is a kind of iridoid compound that widely exists in many plant species in nature.

The Uses of Aucubin

Aucubine 5-Acetatea is an impurity of Aucubine (A794730). Aucubine shows antioxidant and protective effects for the liver and kidney organs, shown in mice with induced diabetes.

What are the applications of Application

Aucubin is an analytical standard that exhibits antioxidant and protective effects in mice

Definition

ChEBI: Aucubin is an organic molecular entity. It has a role as a metabolite.

Mechanism of action

Aucubin can be used to clear dampness and heat, facilitate urination, relieving pain, reduce blood pressure and protecting liver. It can promote the regeneration of stem cells, significantly inhibit the replication of hepatitis B virus DNA.

Properties of Aucubin

Melting point:	181°
Boiling point:	669.0±55.0 °C(Predicted)
alpha	D21 -163.1° (c = 1.6)
Density	1.61±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	DMF: 30 mg/ml; DMSO: 30 mg/ml; PBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
pka	12.80±0.70(Predicted)
form	Solid
form	neat
color	White
BRN	50340
CAS DataBase Reference	479-98-1(CAS DataBase Reference)