Lawsone

SKU: orb1304790

Description

Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), or hennotannic acid, is a natural red-orange pigment found in henna leaves and water hyacinth flowers. In research, it is studied in vitro for its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and potential anticancer properties, serving as a model compound in natural product chemistry.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 83-72-7
• MW: 174.15
• Purity: 99.58% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₀H₆O₃
• SMILES: O=C1C=2C(C(=O)C=C1O)=CC=CC2
• Target: Apoptosis,Antifungal
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (5.74 mM);DMSO:3.67 mg/mL (21.07 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

naphthoquinone, inhibit, isolated, Fungal, Inhibitor, Hennotannic acid, Lawsone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, Antifungal, antioxidant, dye

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

6755