132185-83-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid
• Synonyms: 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid;5α-Hydroxycostic acid;(2R,4aR,8aR)-Decahydro-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-alpha,8-bis(methylene)-2-naphthaleneacetic acid
• CAS NO: 132185-83-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H22O3
• Molecular Weight: 250.33338
• Mol File: 132185-83-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 406.4±38.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.12±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 4.42±0.11(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid(132185-83-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid(132185-83-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 132185-83-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is a chemical compound that is derived from the plant Costus speciosus. It is a natural product with potential therapeutic properties, specifically as an anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agent. Studies have shown that 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid has the ability to inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2, and also exhibits anti-tumor activity by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells. 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid has attracted interest from researchers due to its promising pharmacological effects and potential for the development of new drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and cancer-related diseases.