Technical Data

166672
CAS Number
568-72-9
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight
294.34
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT/4°C
Tanshinone IIA
1,6,6-Trimethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydrophenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione; Dan Shen Ketone; NSC 686518; NSC 686519; Tanshinon II; Tanshinone B; Tanshinone II

Tanshinone IIA is a derivative of Tanshinone and acts as a potential inhibitor of tumor growth in vivo. Also maintains vasodilating activity in vivo.

Synonyms
1,6,6-Trimethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydrophenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione; Dan Shen Ketone; NSC 686518; NSC 686519; Tanshinon II; Tanshinone B; Tanshinone II
CAS Number
568-72-9
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight
294.34
Appearance
Orange to Red Solid
Melting Point
>187°C (dec.)
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Storage
Amber Vial, Refrigerator

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Tian, H. et al.: Canc. Lett., 297, 18 (2010); Bi, Y. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 22, 5141 (2012)
USBio References
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