Brazilin

Brazilin is a red dye precursor obtained from the heartwood of several species of tropical hardwoods. Brazilin inhibits the cells proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Brazilin shows chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities.

Product information

CAS Number: 474-07-7

Molecular Weight: 286.28

Formula: C16H14O5

Chemical Name: (1R, 10S)-8-oxatetracyclo[8.7.0.0, .0, ]heptadeca-2, 4, 6, 12(17), 13, 15-hexaene-5, 10, 14, 15-tetrol

Smiles: OC1=CC2OC[C@]3(O)CC4=CC(O)=C(O)C=C4[C@@H]3C=2C=C1

InChiKey: UWHUTZOCTZJUKC-JKSUJKDBSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C16H14O5/c17-9-1-2-10-14(4-9)21-7-16(20)6-8-3-12(18)13(19)5-11(8)15(10)16/h1-5,15,17-20H,6-7H2/t15-,16+/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. Dapson RW, et al. Brazilwood, sappanwood, brazilin and the red dye brazilein: from textile dyeing and folk medicine to biological staining and musical instruments. Biotech Histochem. 2015;90(6):401-23.
2. Jia Y, et al. [Effect of brazilin on apoptosis and autophagy of tongue cancer Tca8113 cells and its molecular mechanism]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2019 Mar 30;39(3):351-356.
3. Weinmann D, et al, Brazilin blocks catabolic processes in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes via inhibition of NFKB1/p50. J Orthop Res. 2018 Sep;36(9):2431-2438.

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