Lawsone methyl ether

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Lawsone methyl ether Structure
Lawsone methyl ether structure
Common Name Lawsone methyl ether
CAS Number 2348-82-5 Molecular Weight 188.17900
Density 1.28g/cm3 Boiling Point 339.8ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H8O3 Melting Point 184-187ºC(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 152.7ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Lawsone methyl ether


Lawsone methyl ether (2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), isolated from Impatiens balsamina L. and Swertia calycina, exhibits potent antifungal and antibacterial activities[1].

 Names

Name 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
Synonym More Synonyms

 Lawsone methyl ether Biological Activity

Description Lawsone methyl ether (2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), isolated from Impatiens balsamina L. and Swertia calycina, exhibits potent antifungal and antibacterial activities[1].
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In Vitro The value of both minimal inhibitory concentration and minimal fungicidal concentration of Lawsone methyl ether (2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) against Candida was 1.25 lg⁄ml[1].
References

[1]. Sritrairat N, et al. Antifungal activity of lawsone methyl ether in comparison with chlorhexidine. J Oral Pathol Med. 2011 Jan;40(1):90-6.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.28g/cm3
Boiling Point 339.8ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 184-187ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C11H8O3
Molecular Weight 188.17900
Flash Point 152.7ºC
Exact Mass 188.04700
PSA 43.37000
LogP 1.59590
Vapour Pressure 8.98E-05mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.589
Storage condition -20℃

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
QL8960000
CHEMICAL NAME :
1,4-Naphthoquinone, 2-methoxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
2348-82-5
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C11-H8-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
188.19
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L66 BV EVJ CO1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
320 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - active as anti-cancer agent
REFERENCE :
JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. (American Chemical Soc., Distribution Office Dept. 223, POB POB 57136, West End Stn., Washington, DC 20037) V.6- 1963- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,570,1983
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Bird - wild bird species
DOSE/DURATION :
316 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
AECTCV Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ 070944) V.1- 1973- Volume(issue)/page/year: 12,355,1983

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26;S36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
RTECS QL8960000
HS Code 2914690090

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

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%

 Articles9

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 Synonyms

2-Methoxy-p-naphthoquinone
1,4-Naphthalenedione,2-methoxy
2-methoxy-1,4-naphthalenequinone
2-methoxynaphthalene-1,4-dione
2-Methoxy-[1,4]naphthoquinone
2-methoxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
2-Methoxynaphthoquinone
1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE,2-METHOXY
MFCD00019539
2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthalenedione
Methoxy-1,4-naphthochinin