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G4923

(E)-Guggulsterone

≥95% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

(17E)-Pregna-4,17(20)-diene-3,16-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
312.45
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: soluble 5 mg/mL

functional group

ketone

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C=C1\C(=O)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/c1-4-16-19(23)12-18-15-6-5-13-11-14(22)7-9-20(13,2)17(15)8-10-21(16,18)3/h4,11,15,17-18H,5-10,12H2,1-3H3/b16-4-/t15-,17+,18+,20+,21-/m1/s1

InChI key

WDXRGPWQVHZTQJ-AUKWTSKRSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Naturally occuring bioactive plant sterol isolated from the gum resin of guggul (Commiphora wightii). Antihyperlipidemic. Induces the expression of human CYP3A.
Naturally occuring bioactive plant sterol isolated from the gum resin of guggul (Commiphora wightii). Antihyperlipidemic. Induces the expression of human CYP3A.. Guggulsterone potently reverses multi-drug resistance in a number of human cancer cell lines, extending the efficacy of chemotherapy.


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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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