Homopterocarpin

Modify Date: 2026-07-06 18:45:00

Homopterocarpin Structure
Homopterocarpin structure
Common Name Homopterocarpin
CAS Number 606-91-7 Molecular Weight 284.306
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 395.0±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C17H16O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 140.4±34.7 °C

 Use of Homopterocarpin


Homopterocarpin is an isoflavonoid that can be isolated from Pterocarpus erinaceus. Homopterocarpin has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Homopterocarpin is a competitive reversible inhibitor of human monoamine oxidase-B with an IC50 and a Ki of 0.72 and 0.21 μM for hMAO-B, respectively. Homopterocarpin can be used for the research of liver injury and oxidative stress[1][2].

Summary: Homopterocarpin, Chinese name: 3,9-二甲氧基紫檀碱, CAS number: 606-91-7, molecular formula: C17H16O4, molecular weight: 284.306, appearance: oily liquid, boiling point: 395.0±42.0 °C, density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Homopterocarpin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Homopterocarpin Biological Activity

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

Description Homopterocarpin is an isoflavonoid that can be isolated from Pterocarpus erinaceus. Homopterocarpin has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Homopterocarpin is a competitive reversible inhibitor of human monoamine oxidase-B with an IC50 and a Ki of 0.72 and 0.21 μM for hMAO-B, respectively. Homopterocarpin can be used for the research of liver injury and oxidative stress[1][2].
Related Catalog
References

[1]. Akinmoladun AC, et al. Effect of homopterocarpin, an isoflavonoid from Pterocarpus erinaceus, on indices of liver injury and oxidative stress in acetaminophen-provoked hepatotoxicity. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2015 Nov;26(6):555-62.  

[2]. Oh JM, et al. Medicarpin and Homopterocarpin Isolated from Canavalia lineata as Potent and Competitive Reversible Inhibitors of Human Monoamine Oxidase-B. Molecules. 2022 Dec 28;28(1):258.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 395.0±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C17H16O4
Molecular Weight 284.306
Flash Point 140.4±34.7 °C
Exact Mass 284.104858
PSA 36.92000
LogP 3.14
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.589
InChIKey VPGIGLKLCFOWDN-YOEHRIQHSA-N
SMILES COc1ccc2c(c1)OC1c3ccc(OC)cc3OCC21

 Safety Information

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

Hazard Codes Xi
HS Code 2932999099

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  0

DownStream  2

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

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%

 HomopterocarpinBioassay

View more

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

Name: Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HL-60
External Id: CHEMBL979286
Name: Cytotoxicity against human CEM cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: CCRF-CEM
External Id: CHEMBL979285
Name: Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MCF7
External Id: CHEMBL979288
Name: Cytotoxicity against human HCT8 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HCT-8
External Id: CHEMBL979287
Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: Screen for inhibitors of RMI FANCM (MM2) intereaction
Source: 11908
Target: N/A
External Id: RMI-FANCM-MM2
Name: Primary high throughput screening by co-culture imaging for identification hits as a ...
Source: 23209
Target: N/A
External Id: UIHTS20180925
Name: Spectrum HTS for Inhibitors of Aerobactin Synthetase IucA
Source: 23265
Target: IucA Synthetase from hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae hvKP1
External Id: IucA Pilot Assay Spectrum Library
Name: Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B3-transfected CHO cells at an equimo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3
External Id: CHEMBL3039491
Name: Cell-based high throughput primary assay to identify activators of GPR151
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor 151; AltName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor PGR7; AltName: Full=GPCR-2037; AltName: Full=Galanin receptor 4; AltName: Full=Galanin-receptor-like protein; Short=GalRL
External Id: GPR151_PHUNTER_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT
Total 18, Current Page 1 of 2
1
2

 Synonyms

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

(6aR,11aR)-3,9-Dimethoxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromene

 Homopterocarpin | FAQ

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

Q: What is the SMILES notation of Homopterocarpin?
A: SMILES notation of Homopterocarpin is COc1ccc2c(c1)OC1c3ccc(OC)cc3OCC21.
Q: What is the boiling point of Homopterocarpin?
A: Boiling point of Homopterocarpin is 395.0±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the LogP of Homopterocarpin?
A: LogP of Homopterocarpin is 3.14.
Q: What are the downstream products of Homopterocarpin?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Homopterocarpin: 3187-50-6;60102-29-6.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Homopterocarpin?
A: Molecular weight of Homopterocarpin is 284.306.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Homopterocarpin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Homopterocarpin is 36.92000.
Q: What are the uses of Homopterocarpin?
A: Main uses of Homopterocarpin: Homopterocarpin is an isoflavonoid that can be isolated from Pterocarpus erinaceus. Homopterocarpin has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Homopterocarpin is a competitive reversible inhibitor of human monoamine oxidase-B with an IC50 and a Ki of 0.72 and 0.21 μM for hMAO-B, respectively. Homopterocarpin can be used for the research of liver injury and oxidative stress[1][2].
Q: What is the CAS number of Homopterocarpin?
A: CAS number of Homopterocarpin is 606-91-7.
Q: What English synonyms does Homopterocarpin have?
A: English synonyms of Homopterocarpin: (6aR,11aR)-3,9-Dimethoxy-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromene.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Homopterocarpin?
A: InChIKey of Homopterocarpin is VPGIGLKLCFOWDN-YOEHRIQHSA-N.

 Homopterocarpinfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
naturewill
The content on this webpage is sourced from various professional data sources. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the content, please feel free to contact service1@chemsrc.com.