Description
Osthole is a coumarin which is isolated from Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson. Osthole is a calcium channel modulator via inhibiting phosphodiesterases. It also regulates the expression of TNF-α, NF-κB, TGF-β, cyclooxygenases, leukotrienes, nitric oxide, ERK, and JNK. Osthole is a natural compound used in cosmetics material.
Synonyms
Osthol; 7-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one
IUPAC Name
7-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)chromen-2-one
Molecular Formula
C15H16O3
Canonical SMILES
CC(=CCC1=C(C=CC2=C1OC(=O)C=C2)OC)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H16O3/c1-10(2)4-7-12-13(17-3)8-5-11-6-9-14(16)18-15(11)12/h4-6,8-9H,7H2,1-3H3
InChIKey
MBRLOUHOWLUMFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
396.7±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
167.6±22.5 °C
Solubility
In vitro:
10 mM in DMSO
Application
anti-tumor; anti-cancer; may be used as bio-pesticides
Storage
Powder:
-20°C: 3 years
4°C: 2 years
In solvent:
-80°C: 6 months
-20°C: 1 month
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C