beta-Thujaplicin
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Category：Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Own Brand：MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Catalog ID 80019335
CAS NO.499-44-5
Purity 98%
MDL NumberMFCD00040180
EINEC207-880-7
Molecular formula C10H12O2
Molecular weight 164.2011
Melting point: 48~50°C
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | β-Thujaplicin (also known as Hinokitiol) is a natural tropolone derivative with the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.2. It is a monoterpenoid with an unsaturated seven-membered carbon ring, containing a hydroxy group at position 2 and an isopropyl group at position 4. |
| Physical Properties | It appears as colorless, prismatic crystals (recrystallized from anhydrous ethanol) with a melting point of 50–52°C. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and aqueous buffers. |
| Biological Properties | β-Thujaplicin exhibits a variety of biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. It can induce autophagic cell death in cancer cells and inhibit tumor formation through mechanisms such as DNA demethylation. |
| Applications | Widely used in healthcare products such as cosmetics, toothpastes, and body soaps. It is also used as a food additive in Japan. Additionally, it has potential as a zinc ionophore and anti-infective agent for viral infections, including COVID-19. |
| Safety | Considered safe for use in skincare and oral care products. It has been tested in rats with no carcinogenic effects observed. |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a sealed container at room temperature. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 4 months |
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