CNICIN

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CNICIN Structure
CNICIN structure
Common Name CNICIN
CAS Number 24394-09-0 Molecular Weight 378.42
Density 1.27g/cm3 Boiling Point 622.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H26O7 Melting Point 142-143ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 219.1ºC

 Use of CNICIN


Cnicin is a sesquiterpene lactone. Cnicin has antiproliferative effects, and induces cell death in primary myeloma cells. Cnicin also has anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity. Cnicin inhibits viral replication of SARS CoV-2 with an IC50 of 1.18 μg/mL[1].

 Names

Name cnicin
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 CNICIN Biological Activity

Description Cnicin is a sesquiterpene lactone. Cnicin has antiproliferative effects, and induces cell death in primary myeloma cells. Cnicin also has anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity. Cnicin inhibits viral replication of SARS CoV-2 with an IC50 of 1.18 μg/mL[1].
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References

[1]. Jöhrer K, et al. Antimyeloma activity of the sesquiterpene lactone cnicin: impact on Pim-2 kinase as a novel therapeutic target. J Mol Med (Berl). 2012 Jun;90(6):681-93.  

[2]. Alhadrami HA, et al. Cnicin as an Anti-SARS-CoV-2: An Integrated In Silico and In Vitro Approach for the Rapid Identification of Potential COVID-19 Therapeutics. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021 May 7;10(5):542.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.27g/cm3
Boiling Point 622.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 142-143ºC
Molecular Formula C20H26O7
Molecular Weight 378.42
Flash Point 219.1ºC
Exact Mass 378.16800
PSA 113.29000
LogP 0.95430
Vapour Pressure 4.31E-18mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.568
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
LY4300000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Germacra-1(10),4,11(13)-trien-12-oic acid, 6-alpha,8-alpha,15-trihydroxy-, 12,6-lactone, 8-(3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylenebutyrate)
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
24394-09-0
LAST UPDATED :
199012
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C20-H26-O

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
452 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PLMEAA Planta Medica. (Georg Thieme Verlag, Postfach 732, D-7000 Stuttgart 1, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.1- 1953- Volume(issue)/page/year: 53,247,1987
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
25 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PLMEAA Planta Medica. (Georg Thieme Verlag, Postfach 732, D-7000 Stuttgart 1, Fed. Rep. Ger.) V.1- 1953- Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,179,1976

 Synonyms

CYNISIN
cnicine
CENTAURIN