Description
Damnacanthal is a natural compound isolated from the fruit of Morinda citrifolia Linn. Damnacanthal acts as a potent and selective inhibitor of p56lck tyrosine kinase. It inhibits p56lck autophosphorylation with IC50 of 17 nM.
Synonyms
1-Methoxy-2-formyl-3-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone; 3-Hydroxy-1-methoxyanthraquinone-2-aldehyde
IUPAC Name
3-hydroxy-1-methoxy-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C16H10O5
Canonical SMILES
COC1=C2C(=CC(=C1C=O)O)C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H10O5/c1-21-16-11(7-17)12(18)6-10-13(16)15(20)9-5-3-2-4-8(9)14(10)19/h2-7,18H,1H3
InChIKey
IPDMWUNUULAXLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
531.9±50.0°C (Predicted)
Density
1.461±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to 7 mg/mL)
Stability
Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 1 month.
Uses
Damnacanthal-induced anti-inflammation is associated with inhibition of NF-κB activity. Damnacanthal is used in the treatment of inflammatory-related diseases.