[CAS NO. 471-05-6] Zerumbone
PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS [471-05-6]
DESCRIPTION [471-05-6]
Overview
| MDL | - |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 218.33 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H22O |
| SMILES | C/C1=C\CC/C(C)=C/CC(C)(C)/C=C/C1=O |
Summary
Zerumbone is a monocyclic sesquiterpene compound isolated from the rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet Smith. Zerumbone potently inhibits the activation of Epstein-Barr virus with an IC 50 of 0.14 mM. Zerumbone has anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity [1] [2] .
Appearance
Solid
Source
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 125 mg/mL ( 572.53 mM )
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Stock Solutions
| Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|
| 1 mM | 4.5802 mL | 22.9011 mL | 45.8022 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.9160 mL | 4.5802 mL | 9.1604 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.4580 mL | 2.2901 mL | 4.5802 mL |
References
- [1] Murakami A, et al. Identification of zerumbone in Zingiber zerumbet Smith as a potent inhibitor of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-induced Epstein-Barr virus activation. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 1999 Oct;63(10):1811-2.
- [2] Kalantari K, et al. A Review of the Biomedical Applications of Zerumbone and the Techniques for Its Extractionfrom Ginger Rhizomes. Molecules. 2017 Sep 30;22(10).
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