Zederone

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Zederone Structure
Zederone structure
Common Name Zederone
CAS Number 7727-79-9 Molecular Weight 246.302
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 365.3±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H18O3 Melting Point 153.4-153.9℃ (acetone hexane )
MSDS N/A Flash Point 174.7±27.9 °C

 Use of Zederone


Zederone, a germacrane-type sesquiterpene, has potently cytotoxic against human white blood cancer cells and human prostate cancer cells. Zederone significantly inhibits the proliferation and downregulates the protein expressions of mTOR, and phosphorylated p70 S6 kinase (p-p70s6K) in SKOV3 cells[1][2].

 Names

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

Name Zederone
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 Zederone Biological Activity

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

Description Zederone, a germacrane-type sesquiterpene, has potently cytotoxic against human white blood cancer cells and human prostate cancer cells. Zederone significantly inhibits the proliferation and downregulates the protein expressions of mTOR, and phosphorylated p70 S6 kinase (p-p70s6K) in SKOV3 cells[1][2].
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Target

mTOR

References

[1]. Prapapan Pimkaew, et al. Zederone, a sesquiterpene from Curcuma elata Roxb, is hepatotoxic in mice. Int J Toxicol. 2013 Nov-Dec;32(6):454-62.  

[2]. Zhilei Zhang, et al. A study of zederone for the inhibition on ovarian cancer cell proliferation through mTOR/p70s6K signalling pathway. J BUON. 2020 Mar-Apr;25(2):785-791.  

 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 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 365.3±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 153.4-153.9℃ (acetone hexane )
Molecular Formula C15H18O3
Molecular Weight 246.302
Flash Point 174.7±27.9 °C
Exact Mass 246.125595
PSA 42.74000
LogP 3.58
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.528
InChIKey CVIVANCKIBYAOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CCCC2(C)OC2C(=O)c2c(C)coc2C1

 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xi

 Synonyms

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

1a,5,9-Trimethyl-1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydrooxireno[4,5]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-10(2H)-one

 Zederone | FAQ

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

Q: What English synonyms does Zederone have?
A: English synonyms of Zederone: 1a,5,9-Trimethyl-1a,3,6,10a-tetrahydrooxireno[4,5]cyclodeca[1,2-b]furan-10(2H)-one.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Zederone?
A: Molecular formula of Zederone is C15H18O3.
Q: What is the CAS number of Zederone?
A: CAS number of Zederone is 7727-79-9.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Zederone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Zederone is 42.74000.
Q: What is the English name of Zederone?
A: The English name of Zederone is Zederone.
Q: What is the LogP of Zederone?
A: LogP of Zederone is 3.58.
Q: What is the boiling point of Zederone?
A: Boiling point of Zederone is 365.3±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Zederone?
A: InChIKey of Zederone is CVIVANCKIBYAOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Zederone?
A: SMILES notation of Zederone is CC1=CCCC2(C)OC2C(=O)c2c(C)coc2C1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Zederone?
A: Molecular weight of Zederone is 246.302.

 Zederonefactory

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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