Monascorubrin

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Monascorubrin Structure
Monascorubrin structure
Common Name Monascorubrin
CAS Number 13283-90-4 Molecular Weight 382.45000
Density 1.19g/cm3 Boiling Point 648.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C23H26O5 Melting Point 134-136 °C
MSDS N/A Flash Point 281.5ºC

 Use of Monascorubrin


Monascorubrin is purified from the mycelium of Monascus purpureus. Monascorubrin has significant antibiotic activities against Bacillus subtilis and Candida pseudotropicalis[1].

 Names

Name 9a-methyl-3-octanoyl-6-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]furo[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione
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 Monascorubrin Biological Activity

Description Monascorubrin is purified from the mycelium of Monascus purpureus. Monascorubrin has significant antibiotic activities against Bacillus subtilis and Candida pseudotropicalis[1].
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References

[1]. L Martínková, et al. Biological activities of oligoketide pigments of Monascus purpureus. Food Addit Contam. 1999 Jan;16(1):15-24.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.19g/cm3
Boiling Point 648.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 134-136 °C
Molecular Formula C23H26O5
Molecular Weight 382.45000
Flash Point 281.5ºC
Exact Mass 382.17800
PSA 69.67000
LogP 4.41130
Vapour Pressure 1.07E-16mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.57

 Synonyms

Monasred
Monascorubrin
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