Obtusin

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Obtusin Structure
Obtusin structure
Common Name Obtusin
CAS Number 70588-05-5 Molecular Weight 344.315
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 614.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H16O7 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 227.0±25.0 °C

 Use of Obtusin


Obtusin, isolated from Cassia obtusifolia Linn seed, is a highly selective and competitive human monoamine oxidase-A (hMAO-A) inhibitor with an IC50 of 11.12 μM and a Ki of 6.15. Obtusin plays a preventive role in neurodegenerative diseases, especially anxiety and depression[1].

Summary: Obtusin, with the chemical formula C18H16O7 and molecular weight of 344.315, has a CAS number of 70588-05-5. Its density is 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and boiling point is 614.9±55.0 °C. 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 Obtusin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Obtusin Biological Activity

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

Description Obtusin, isolated from Cassia obtusifolia Linn seed, is a highly selective and competitive human monoamine oxidase-A (hMAO-A) inhibitor with an IC50 of 11.12 μM and a Ki of 6.15. Obtusin plays a preventive role in neurodegenerative diseases, especially anxiety and depression[1].
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Target

IC50: 11.12 μM (hMAO-A)[1] Ki: 6.15 (hMAO-A)[1]

References

[1]. Paudel P, et al. In Vitro and in Silico Human Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitory Potential of Anthraquinones, Naphthopyrones, and Naphthalenic Lactones from Cassia obtusifolia Linn Seeds. ACS Omega. 2019 Sep 18;4(14):16139-16152.

 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 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 614.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H16O7
Molecular Weight 344.315
Flash Point 227.0±25.0 °C
Exact Mass 344.089600
PSA 102.29000
LogP 4.10
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.634
InChIKey CFLNHFUPWNRWJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COc1cc2c(c(O)c1OC)C(=O)c1c(cc(C)c(O)c1OC)C2=O
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Safety Information

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

HS Code 2914690090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Obtusin Structure

Obtusin

CAS#:70588-05-5

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Literature: Cameron, Donald W.; Feutrill, Geoffrey I.; Gamble, Glenn B.; Stavrakis, John Tetrahedron Letters, 1986 , vol. 27, # 41 p. 4999 - 5002

 Precursor & DownStream

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

Precursor  2

DownStream  0

 Customs

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

HS Code 2914690090
Summary 2914690090 other quinones。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 ObtusinBioassay

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

Name: Inhibition of sEH (unknown origin) assessed as 6-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde formation b...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Bifunctional epoxide hydrolase 2
External Id: CHEMBL3635709
Name: Inhibition of sEH (unknown origin) assessed as 6-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde formation a...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Bifunctional epoxide hydrolase 2
External Id: CHEMBL3635708
Name: Inhibition of baker's yeast alpha-glucosidase using PNPG as substrate preincubated fo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4392779
Name: Antioxidant activity assessed as DPPH radical scavenging activity incubated for 30 mi...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL4392780
Name: Inhibition of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate induced EBV-early antigen activati...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL938674
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 Synonyms

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

1,7-dihydroxy-2,3,8-trimethoxy-6-methylanthracene-9,10-dione
1,7-Dihydroxy-2,3,8-trimethoxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone

 Obtusin | 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 Obtusin?
A: The English name of Obtusin is Obtusin.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Obtusin?
A: Molecular formula of Obtusin is C18H16O7.
Q: What is the LogP of Obtusin?
A: LogP of Obtusin is 4.10.
Q: What is the CAS number of Obtusin?
A: CAS number of Obtusin is 70588-05-5.
Q: What are the uses of Obtusin?
A: Main uses of Obtusin: Obtusin, isolated from Cassia obtusifolia Linn seed, is a highly selective and competitive human monoamine oxidase-A (hMAO-A) inhibitor with an IC50 of 11.12 μM and a Ki of 6.15. Obtusin plays a preventive role in neurodegenerative diseases, especially anxiety and depression[1].
Q: What English synonyms does Obtusin have?
A: English synonyms of Obtusin: 1,7-dihydroxy-2,3,8-trimethoxy-6-methylanthracene-9,10-dione, 1,7-Dihydroxy-2,3,8-trimethoxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone.
Q: What is the boiling point of Obtusin?
A: Boiling point of Obtusin is 614.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Obtusin?
A: InChIKey of Obtusin is CFLNHFUPWNRWJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the storage conditions for Obtusin?
A: Storage conditions for Obtusin: 2-8℃.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Obtusin?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Obtusin: 108637-73-6;108637-94-1.

 Obtusinfactory

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

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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