Cat Number: PIPE-0626

Alantolactone

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CAS Number

546-43-0

Synonyms

helenine
helenin
Eupatal

Description

Alantolactone is a sesquiterpene lactone that is 3a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-octahydronaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2-one bearing two methyl substituents at positions 5 and 8a as well as a methylidene substituent at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an apoptosis inducer and an antineoplastic agent. It is a sesquiterpene lactone, a naphthofuran and an olefinic compound.

Molecular Weight

232.32

Molecular Formula

C15H20O2

EINECS

215-803-3

SMILES

CC1CCCC2(C1=CC3C(C2)OC(=O)C3=C)C

Appearance

White Solid

Storage

Room temperature