474-07-7

474-07-7 structure

Name: (+)-brazilin
Chemical Name: brazilin
CAS Number: 474-07-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₅
Molecular Weight: 286.279
Catalog: Natural product Flavonoids
Create Date: 2018-09-17 21:33:09
Modify Date: 2025-08-22 16:47:26
Brazilin is a red dye precursor obtained from the heartwood of several species of tropical hardwoods. Brazilin inhibits the cells proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Brazilin shows chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3].

Name	brazilin
Synonyms	(6aS-cis)-7,11b-Dihydrobenz[b]indeno[1,2-d]pyran-3,6a,9,10(6H)-tetrol superbresiline pernambucoextract (+)-brazilin Benz[b]indeno[1,2-d]pyran-3,6a,9,10(6H)-tetrol, 7,11b-dihydro-, (6aS,11bR)- (6aS,11bR)-7,11b-Dihydroindeno[2,1-c]chromene-3,6a,9,10(6H)-tetrol braziletto C.I. Natural Red 24 hypernicextract limawoodextract BRAZILIN brasilin

Description	Brazilin is a red dye precursor obtained from the heartwood of several species of tropical hardwoods. Brazilin inhibits the cells proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Brazilin shows chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3].
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Apoptosis >> Apoptosis Research Areas >> Cancer Signaling Pathways >> Autophagy >> Autophagy Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology
References	[1]. Dapson RW, et al. Brazilwood, sappanwood, brazilin and the red dye brazilein: from textile dyeing and folk medicine to biological staining and musical instruments. Biotech Histochem. 2015;90(6):401-23. [2]. Jia Y, et al. [Effect of brazilin on apoptosis and autophagy of tongue cancer Tca8113 cells and its molecular mechanism]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2019 Mar 30;39(3):351-356. [3]. Weinmann D, et al, Brazilin blocks catabolic processes in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes via inhibition of NFKB1/p50. J Orthop Res. 2018 Sep;36(9):2431-2438.

CHEMICAL NAME :: Benz(b)indeno(1,2-d)pyran-3,6a,9,10(6H)-tetrol, 7,11b-dihydro-

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: 85GDA2 "CRC Handbook of Antibiotic Compounds," Vols.1- , Berdy, J., Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, 1980- Volume(issue)/page/year: 8(1),252,1982

Hazard Codes	Xi
Safety Phrases	24/25