Description
Deoxypodophyllotoxin isolated from the roots of Dysosma versipellis (Hance) M.Cheng ex Ying. It may be beneficial in regulating the immediate-type allergic reaction.
Synonyms
4-Deoxypodophyllotoxin;Furo[3',4':6,7]naphtho[2,3-D]-1,3-dioxol-6(5ah)-one, 5,8,8A,9-tetrahydro-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-,(5R,5ar,8ar)-;
Molecular Formula
C22H22O7
Boiling Point
564.5±50.0 °C(Predicted)
Density
1.304±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Application
cytotoxic; antineoplastic; antitumor agent
Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of furonaphthodioxoles that is (5R,5aR,8aR)-5,8,8a,9-tetrahydro-2H-furo[3',4':6,7]naphtho[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-6(5aH)-one substituted a position 5 by a 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl group.
Uses
4-Deoxypodophyllotoxin is a medicinal herb product isolated from Anthriscus sylvestris Hoffm. It is well known for its antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities. 4-Deoxypodophyllotoxin wa
s also shown to inhibit the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction.