Yangonin

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Yangonin Structure
Yangonin structure
Common Name Yangonin
CAS Number 500-62-9 Molecular Weight 258.269
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 487.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H14O4 Melting Point 155-157ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 219.7±28.8 °C

 Use of Yangonin


Yangonin exhibits affinity for the human recombinant cannabinoid CB1 receptor with an IC50 and a Ki of 1.79 ± 0.53 μM and 0.72±0.21 μM, respectively.

 Names

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Name yangonin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Yangonin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Yangonin exhibits affinity for the human recombinant cannabinoid CB1 receptor with an IC50 and a Ki of 1.79 ± 0.53 μM and 0.72±0.21 μM, respectively.
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Target

CB1 Receptor:1.79 μM (IC50)

CB1 Receptor:0.72 μM (Ki)

RelA

In Vitro Yangonin is one of the six major kavalactones found in Piper methysticum.Yangonin potently inhibits NF-κB activation through suppression of the transcriptional activity of the RelA/p65 subunit of NF-κB. Yangonin significantly inhibits the induced expression of the NF-κB-reporter gene. However, Yangonin does not interfere with TNF-α-induced inhibitor of κBα (IκBα) degradation, p65 nuclear translocation, and DNA-binding activity of NF-κB. Yangonin inhibits not only the induced NF-κB activation by overexpression of RelA/p65, but also transactivation activity of RelA/p65. Yangonin does not inhibit TNF-α-induced activation of p38, but it significantly impairs activation of ERK 1/2 and stress-activated protein kinase/JNK[2].
Cell Assay HeLa cells are seeded at 1×105 cells/mL in 96-well plates containing 100 μL of DMEM medium with 10% FBS and incubated overnight. Yangonin is dissolved in DMSO and DMSO is added to all plates to compensate the same volume of DMSO. After 24 h, the cells are pretreated with different concentrations of Yangonin (0.1-3 μM) for 1 h, followed by stimulation with or without TNF-α for 24 h. Subsequently, cells are cultured with MTT solution (5 mg/mL) for 3 h. The viable cells convert MTT to formazan, which generates a blue-purple color after dissolving in 150 μL of DMSO. The absorbance at 570 nm is measured by an ELISA plate reader[2].
References

[1]. Ligresti A, et al. Kavalactones and the endocannabinoid system: the plant-derived yangonin is a novel CB1 receptor ligand. Pharmacol Res. 2012 Aug;66(2):163-9.

[2]. Ma J, et al. Yangonin blocks tumor necrosis factor-α-induced nuclear factor-κB-dependent transcription by inhibiting the transactivation potential of the RelA/p65 subunit. J Pharmacol Sci. 2012;118(4):447-54.

[3]. Wruck CJ, et al. Kavalactones protect neural cells against amyloid beta peptide-induced neurotoxicity via extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2-dependent nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activation. Mol Pharmacol. 2008 Jun;73(6):1785-95.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 487.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 155-157ºC
Molecular Formula C15H14O4
Molecular Weight 258.269
Flash Point 219.7±28.8 °C
Exact Mass 258.089203
PSA 48.67000
LogP 1.75
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.578
InChIKey XLHIYUYCSMZCCC-VMPITWQZSA-N
SMILES COc1ccc(C=Cc2cc(OC)cc(=O)o2)cc1
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UQ1225200
CHEMICAL NAME :
2H-Pyran-2-one, 4-methoxy-6-(p-methoxystyryl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
500-62-9
LAST UPDATED :
199109
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C15-H14-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
258.29
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T6OVJ DO1 F1U1R DO1

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 :
>1500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AIPTAK Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. (Heymans Institute of Pharmacology, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium) V.4- 1898- Volume(issue)/page/year: 177,261,1969
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>1500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AIPTAK Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. (Heymans Institute of Pharmacology, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium) V.4- 1898- Volume(issue)/page/year: 177,261,1969
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
41 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - anticonvulsant
REFERENCE :
AIPTAK Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. (Heymans Institute of Pharmacology, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium) V.4- 1898- Volume(issue)/page/year: 177,261,1969

 Safety Information

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RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 2932999099

 Customs

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HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles15

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Fatal kavalactone intoxication by suicidal intravenous injection.

Forensic Sci. Int. 249 , e7-11, (2015)

Kavalactones are a group of compounds found in kava, a beverage or extract prepared from the rhizome of the kava plant (Piper methysticum). Traditionally kava extracts have been used for their anxioly...

Interaction of various Piper methysticum cultivars with CNS receptors in vitro.

Planta Med. 67(4) , 306-11, (2001)

Methanolic leaf and root extracts of the Hawaiian kava (Piper methysticum Forst.) cultivars, Mahakea, Nene, Purple Moi and PNG, were tested on binding affinities to CNS receptors including GABAA (GABA...

Kavalactones fail to inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase in vitro.

Phytomedicine 13(3) , 192-5, (2006)

In recent years, Kava kava (Piper methysticum, Forst. f., Piperaceae), a folkloric beverage and popular herbal remedy, has been implicated in a number of liver failure cases. Many hypotheses as to the...

 YangoninBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Dual reporter qHTS for antagonist of Pregnane X Receptor (hPXR) against the NCATS DSH...
Source: NCGC
External Id: DSHEA-v1-PXR-antagonist-CTF
Name: Dual reporter qHTS for antagonist of Pregnane X Receptor (hPXR) against the NCATS DSH...
Source: NCGC
External Id: DSHEA-v1-PXR-antagonist-ONEGlo
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: P53344
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS233
Name: Dual reporter qHTS for agonist of Pregnane X Receptor (hPXR) against the NCATS DSHEA ...
Source: NCGC
External Id: DSHEA-v1-PXR-agonist-ONEGlo
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 Synonyms

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

4-Methoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)vinyl]-2H-pyran-2-one
5-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-7-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2,4,6-heptatrienoic Acid d-Lactone
4-Méthoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-méthoxyphényl)éthènyl]-2H-pyran-2-one
4-methoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one
4-Methoxy-6-((E)-4-methoxystyryl)pyran-2-one
4-Methoxy-6-[b-(p-anisyl)vinyl]-a-pyrone
6-(p-Methoxystyryl)-4-methoxy-a-pyrone
Yangonin
(E)-4-Methoxy-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one

 Yangonin | 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 yangonin?
A: The English name of yangonin is yangonin.
Q: What is the LogP of yangonin?
A: LogP of yangonin is 1.75.
Q: What are the uses of yangonin?
A: Main uses of yangonin: Yangonin exhibits affinity for the human recombinant cannabinoid CB1 receptor with an IC50 and a Ki of 1.79 ± 0.53 μM and 0.72±0.21 μM, respectively.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of yangonin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of yangonin is 48.67000.
Q: What is the InChIKey of yangonin?
A: InChIKey of yangonin is XLHIYUYCSMZCCC-VMPITWQZSA-N.
Q: What are the storage conditions for yangonin?
A: Storage conditions for yangonin: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the melting point of yangonin?
A: Melting point of yangonin is 155-157ºC.
Q: What English synonyms does yangonin have?
A: English synonyms of yangonin: 4-Methoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)vinyl]-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-7-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2,4,6-heptatrienoic Acid d-Lactone, 4-Méthoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-méthoxyphényl)éthènyl]-2H-pyran-2-one, 4-methoxy-6-[(E)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one, 4-Methoxy-6-((E)-4-methoxystyryl)pyran-2-one, 4-Methoxy-6-[b-(p-anisyl)vinyl]-a-pyrone, 6-(p-Methoxystyryl)-4-methoxy-a-pyrone, Yangonin, (E)-4-Methoxy-6-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl]-2H-pyran-2-one.
Q: What is the molecular weight of yangonin?
A: Molecular weight of yangonin is 258.269.
Q: What are the downstream products of yangonin?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of yangonin: 3155-52-0.

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