Castanospermine
Castanospermine
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO4
M.W.
189.21
CAS number
79831-76-8
Details
Source
Castanospermum australe (plant extract)
Fermentek product Code
CAS-001
Brand/grade
For research
Specifications
Appearance
White to off-white solid.
Purity By TLC
≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data
Melting point
202°C-215°C
Chemical identification
Names and identifiers
Synonyms:
- 1,6,7,8-Tetrahydroxyoctahydroindolizine
EU number
616-743-4
Description
Alkaloid extracted from an australian legume. Potent inhibitor of α- and β-glucosidase activity in fibroblast extracts; inhibits the glycoprotein processing cycle. Exhibits antiviral properties. Inhibits angiogenesis.
InChl Key
JDVVGAQPNNXQDW-TVNFTVLESA-N
Canonical SMILES
C1CN2CC(C(C(C2C1O)O)O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C1CN2C[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2[C@H]1O)O)O)O
Further Information
Solubility ( literature )
Soluble in water.
Compound Classification
Indolizidine alkaloid
Glycosidase Inhibitor
Angiogenesis inhibitor
Storage, handling
Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C
Open carefully.
Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.
Retest time
3 Years
Applications
Potent inhibitor of α- and β-glucosidases.
Inhibits HIV infectivity.
Inhibits angiogenesis.
Inhibits thyroglobulin secretion.
Antitumor activty.
Inhibits protein glycosylation.
Disclaimer
Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions.
Composition
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Special Info
Available since
Other Fields
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Signal to sort
C
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