Turkesterone

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Turkesterone Structure
Turkesterone structure
Common Name Turkesterone
CAS Number 41451-87-0 Molecular Weight 496.634
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 740.1±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H44O8 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 415.3±29.4 °C

 Use of Turkesterone


Turkesterone, isolated from Ajuga turkestanica, is a potent ecdysteroid. Turkesterone acts as an ecdysteroid receptor (EcR) agonist in some insect systems[1].

 Names

Name turkesterone
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 Turkesterone Biological Activity

Description Turkesterone, isolated from Ajuga turkestanica, is a potent ecdysteroid. Turkesterone acts as an ecdysteroid receptor (EcR) agonist in some insect systems[1].
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Target

Ecdysteroid receptor (EcR)[1]

In Vitro The ability of Turkesterone to displace [3H]ponA from in vitro-expressed DmEcR/DmUSP receptor complex is assessed. The EC50 is 0.8 μM in the BII bioassay, Ki value is 90 nM in the receptor assay[1].
References

[1]. Dinan L, et al. Synthesis and biological activities of turkesterone 11alpha-acyl derivatives. J Insect Sci. 2003;3:6.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 740.1±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C27H44O8
Molecular Weight 496.634
Flash Point 415.3±29.4 °C
Exact Mass 496.303619
PSA 158.68000
LogP -1.53
Vapour Pressure 0.0±5.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.610
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Synonyms

TURKESTERONE(SH)
(2β,3β,5β,11α,22R)-2,3,11,14,20,22,25-Heptahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
(2beta,3beta,5beta,11alpha,22R)-2,3,11,14,20,22,25-Heptahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
Cholest-7-en-6-one, 2,3,11,14,20,22,25-heptahydroxy-, (2β,3β,5β,11α,22R)-