Glycyrrhetinic acid

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Glycyrrhetinic acid Structure
Glycyrrhetinic acid structure
Common Name Glycyrrhetinic acid
CAS Number 471-53-4 Molecular Weight 470.684
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 588.3±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C30H46O4 Melting Point 292 - 295ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 323.7±26.6 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Glycyrrhetinic acid


18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid is the major bioactive component of Glycyrrhizae Radix and possesses anti-ulcerative, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties.

 Names

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Name Enoxolone
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 Glycyrrhetinic acid Biological Activity

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Description 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid is the major bioactive component of Glycyrrhizae Radix and possesses anti-ulcerative, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties.
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

In Vitro 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid is the major bioactive component of Glycyrrhizae Radix and possesses anti-ulcerative, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties. MTS assay demonstrates that 24 h treatment of 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid suppresses cell proliferation in both cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid at 160 μM significantly decreases the percentage of viable cells to around 40.5±10.5% in A549 and 38.3±4.6% in NCI-H460 (p<0.01 respectively). When the cells are treated with 320 μM 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid, a greater inhibitory effects on cell proliferation is shown, as the percentage of viable cells is below 30% compare with untreated controls (p<0.001). Treatment with 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid at 160 μM and 320 μM decreases the levels of full-length PARP and increases the levels of cleaved-PARP[1].
In Vivo Rats in 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid+Triptolide (TP) group which receive low-dose 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (50 mg/kg) have significant reductions in the three serum parameters when compare with TP rats. Rats in 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid+TP group which receive the high-dose 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (100 mg/kg) have slightly lowered the levels of three liver enzymes, the reductions do not reach statistical significance compare with TP group. Contrastingly, preadministration of low-dose 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid protects animals from TP-induced hepatic lesions. On the contrary, low-dose 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (50 mg/kg) markedly suppresses the release of the four cytokines above[3].
Cell Assay Primary microglia cultures are used in this study. For treatment assay, microglia are incubated with complete DMEM and stimulated with or without 100 ng/mL IFN-γ in the presence or absence of 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (25 μM and 50 μM) at 37°C in a humidified incubator with 5% CO2. For cell migration assay, the isolated primary microglia that seeded in complete DMEM medium are stimulated with or without IFN-γ (100 ng/mL), and treated with different doses of 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid, 24 h later, the microglia culture supernatants are collected and added to the lower chambers of Transwell inserts[2].
Animal Admin Healthy Wistar rats (male, 200±20 g) are used and divided into five groups with 10 individuals for each group randomly. Animals in normal control (NC) group receive distilled water for 6 days and 0.5% CMC-Na for the last 3 days. Rats in Triptolide model group (TP), 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid low-dose group (GAL+TP), and 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid high-dose group (GAH+TP) receive distilled water, 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (50 mg/kg, p.o., dissolved in distilled water), or 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (100 mg/kg, p.o., dissolved in distilled water) for consecutive 6 days, respectively, and liver injury is induced by TP (2.4 mg/kg, p.o., suspended in 0.5% CMC-Na) for the last 3 days. Animals in the above three groups receive TP 6 hours after distilled water or 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid treatment on the last 3 days[3].
References

[1]. Huang RY, et al. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid suppresses cell proliferation through inhibiting thromboxane synthase in non-small cell lung cancer. PLoS One. 2014 Apr 2;9(4):e93690.

[2]. Zhou J, et al. 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid suppresses experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis through inhibition of microglia activation and promotion of remyelination. Sci Rep. 2015 Sep 2;5:13713.

[3]. Yang G, et al. Protective Effect of 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid against Triptolide-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:3470320.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 588.3±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 292 - 295ºC
Molecular Formula C30H46O4
Molecular Weight 470.684
Flash Point 323.7±26.6 °C
Exact Mass 470.339600
PSA 74.60000
LogP 6.57
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.563
InChIKey MPDGHEJMBKOTSU-YKLVYJNSSA-N
SMILES CC1(C(=O)O)CCC2(C)CCC3(C)C(=CC(=O)C4C5(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C)C5CCC43C)C2C1

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
RK0180000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Olean-12-en-30-oic acid, 3-beta-hydroxy-11-oxo-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
471-53-4
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
2229654
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C30-H46-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
470.76
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L F6 E6 B666 CV DUTJ A1 HVQ H1 K1 N1 O1 S1 S1 TQ -ALPHA

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
308 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NIIRDN Drugs in Japan (Ethical Drugs). (Yakugyo Jiho Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) Volume(issue)/page/year: -,319,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
56 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CSLNX* U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010) Volume(issue)/page/year: NX#02067

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H319
Precautionary Statements P301 + P312 + P330-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R36
Safety Phrases 22-24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
RTECS RK0180000
HS Code 2938909030

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2918990090
Summary 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

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More Articles

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Hepatocellular carcinoma dually-targeted nanoparticles for reduction triggered intracellular delivery of doxorubicin.

Int. J. Pharm. 478(2) , 553-68, (2015)

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Two-step inhibitory effect of kanzo on oxytocin-induced and prostaglandin F2α-induced uterine myometrial contractions.

J. Nat. Med. 68(3) , 550-60, (2014)

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Prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity by the inhibition of gap junctional intercellular communication in auditory cells. Kim YJ, Kim J, Tian C, et al.

Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 71(19) , 3859-71, (2014)

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

MFCD00003706
(3β)-3-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid
Glycyrrhetinic acid
(2S,4aS,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aS,12bR,14bR)-10-Hydroxy-2,4a,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-13-oxo-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,6a,6b,7,8,8a,9,10,11,12,12a,12b,13,14b-icosahydro-2-picenecarboxylic acid
18-beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid
Arthrodont
EINECS 207-444-6
18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid
glycyrrhetin
GM 1658
Uralenic acid
3β-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid
18b-Glycyrrhetic acid
Biosone
18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid
STX 352
Glycyrrhetic Acid
PO 12
3b-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic Acid
18b-Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhetinate
(3b,20b)-3-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-29-oic Acid
ENOLOXONE
enoxolone

 Glycyrrhetinic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the English name of Enoxolone?
A: The English name of Enoxolone is Enoxolone.
Q: What is the melting point of Enoxolone?
A: Melting point of Enoxolone is 292 - 295ºC.
Q: What is the CAS number of Enoxolone?
A: CAS number of Enoxolone is 471-53-4.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Enoxolone?
A: SMILES notation of Enoxolone is CC1(C(=O)O)CCC2(C)CCC3(C)C(=CC(=O)C4C5(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C)C5CCC43C)C2C1.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Enoxolone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Enoxolone is 74.60000.
Q: What is the boiling point of Enoxolone?
A: Boiling point of Enoxolone is 588.3±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Enoxolone?
A: InChIKey of Enoxolone is MPDGHEJMBKOTSU-YKLVYJNSSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Enoxolone?
A: Molecular formula of Enoxolone is C30H46O4.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Enoxolone?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Enoxolone: 83896-44-0;87918-97-6;1405-86-3;53956-04-0;121709-66-8;34096-83-8;121687-83-0;67-56-1.
Q: What are the downstream products of Enoxolone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Enoxolone: 34096-83-8;102416-29-5;102416-28-4;13832-70-7;1449-05-4;486-34-0.

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