Shikonin, a component of chinese herbal medicine, inhibits chemokine receptor function and suppresses human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Product Information
Catalog Num
A12125
Formula
C16H16O5
Molecular Weight
288.3
CAS Number
54952-43-1
SMILES
CC(=CCC(C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro (25°C)
DMSO
50 mg/mL (173.43 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
20 mg/mL (69.37 mM)
In vivo
2% DMSO+30% PEG 300+2% Tween 80+ddH2O
2 mg/mL
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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