(-)-Alkannin

• Catalog Number: orb1302417
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: (-)-Alkannin
• CAS Number: 517-88-4
• Purity: 99.81%
• MW: 288.3
• SMILES: CC(C)=CC[C@H](O)C1=CC(=O)c2c(O)ccc(O)c2C1=O
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₅
• Biological Activity: (-)-Alkannin (Shikonin) is a natural red naphthoquinone pigment, has antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory effects; a purified shikonin preparation is widely used for the production of medicinals, cosmetics, and some food products; shikonin also enters into the antiinflammatory ointment and cream compositions used for the treatment of burns. It can suppress the cell viability, adhesion, invasion and migratory ability of MGC-803 cells through TLR2- or NF-κB-mediated pathway.
• Storage: -20°C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.