wedelolactone

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wedelolactone Structure
wedelolactone structure
Common Name wedelolactone
CAS Number 524-12-9 Molecular Weight 314.246
Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 498.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H10O7 Melting Point 315 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 255.2±28.7 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of wedelolactone


Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex[1]. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt[2]. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities[3].

 Names

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

Name wedelolactone
Synonym More Synonyms

 wedelolactone Biological Activity

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

Description Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex[1]. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt[2]. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities[3].
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Target

Caspase-11

5-lipoxygenase:2.5 μM (IC50)

Apoptosis

References

[1]. Kobori M, et al. Wedelolactone suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK complex. Cell Death Differ. 2004 Jan;11(1):123-30.

[2]. Sarveswaran S, et al. Wedelolactone, a medicinal plant-derived coumestan, induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt. Int J Oncol. 2012 Dec;41(6):2191-9.

[3]. Liu YQ, et al. Wedelolactone enhances osteoblastogenesis by regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway but suppresses osteoclastogenesis by NF-κB/c-fos/NFATc1 pathway. Sci Rep. 2016 Aug 25;6:32260.

 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 1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 498.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 315 °C
Molecular Formula C16H10O7
Molecular Weight 314.246
Flash Point 255.2±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 314.042664
PSA 113.27000
LogP 2.75
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.759
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility DMSO: 14 mg/mL, soluble

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H317
Precautionary Statements P280-P301 + P312 + P330
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22;R43
Safety Phrases 36/37
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2932999099

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles27

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Understanding the mechanisms controlling Leishmania amazonensis infection in vitro: the role of LTB4 derived from human neutrophils.

J. Infect. Dis. 210(4) , 656-66, (2014)

Neutrophils are rapidly recruited to the site of Leishmania infection and play an active role in capturing and killing parasites. They are the main source of leukotriene B4 (LTB4), a potent proinflamm...

CYLD is a crucial negative regulator of innate immune response in Escherichia coli pneumonia.

Cell. Microbiol. 10(11) , 2247-56, (2008)

Bacteraemic pneumonia is a common cause of sepsis in critically ill patients today and is characterized by dysregulation of inflammation. The genetic factors predisposing to bacteraemic pneumonia are ...

Demethylwedelolactone derivatives inhibit invasive growth in vitro and lung metastasis of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells in nude mice.

Eur. J. Med. Chem. 56 , 361-7, (2012)

The anticancer properties of demethylwedelolactone (DWEL) and wedelolactone (WEL), which are naturally occurring coumestans, have not been well characterized. In this study, we investigated the anti-i...

 wedelolactoneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inhibition of Hepatitis C virus NS5B polymerase
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5257818
Name: Potency index, ratio of coumestrol IC50 to compound IC50 for 5-lipoxygenase in pig le...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
External Id: CHEMBL3874972
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CAMK2G produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type II subunit gamma
External Id: CHEMBL3430795
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CAMK4 produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV
External Id: CHEMBL3430796
Name: Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells at 25 to 100 uM after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-231
External Id: CHEMBL2089625
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CAMK2B produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type II subunit beta
External Id: CHEMBL3430793
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CAMK2D produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type II subunit delta
External Id: CHEMBL3430794
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CDK6 produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cyclin-dependent kinase 6
External Id: CHEMBL3430799
Name: Antiinvasive activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as F-actin reorganizati...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-231
External Id: CHEMBL2089628
Name: Delta TM value showing the stabilisation of CDKL1 produced by compound binding
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 1
External Id: CHEMBL3430800
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 Synonyms

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

wedelolactone
1,8,9-Trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromen-6-one
1,8,9-trihydroxy-3-methoxycoumestan

 wedelolactone | FAQ

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

Q: What is the LogP of wedelolactone?
A: LogP of wedelolactone is 2.75.
Q: What is the melting point of wedelolactone?
A: Melting point of wedelolactone is 315 °C.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of wedelolactone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of wedelolactone is 113.27000.
Q: What is the English name of wedelolactone?
A: The English name of wedelolactone is wedelolactone.
Q: What are the uses of wedelolactone?
A: Main uses of wedelolactone: Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex[1]. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt[2]. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities[3].
Q: What is the boiling point of wedelolactone?
A: Boiling point of wedelolactone is 498.4±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of wedelolactone?
A: CAS number of wedelolactone is 524-12-9.
Q: How is the water solubility of wedelolactone?
A: Water solubility of wedelolactone: DMSO: 14 mg/mL, soluble.
Q: What are the storage conditions for wedelolactone?
A: Storage conditions for wedelolactone: 2-8°C.
Q: What are the upstream materials of wedelolactone?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of wedelolactone: 627489-05-8;1023744-97-9;5447-02-9;27688-86-4;27688-85-3;139-85-5;627489-10-5;627489-15-0;344303-12-4.

 wedelolactonefactory

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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