71950-66-8

71950-66-8 structure

Name: Thielavin A
Chemical Name: 4-[4-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoyl]oxy-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoic acid
CAS Number: 71950-66-8
Molecular Formula: C₂₉H₃₀O₁₀
Molecular Weight: 538.54200
Create Date: 2018-03-12 08:00:00
Modify Date: 2025-09-13 12:27:32
Thielavin A is an inhibitor of prostaglandin biosynthesis produced by Thielavia terricola. Thielavin A specifically inhibits the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin H2. Thielavin A has no anti-inflammatory activity on intravenous injection or on oral administration[1].

Name	4-[4-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoyl]oxy-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoic acid
Synonyms	Thielavin A 4-({4-[(2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy]-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoyl}oxy)-2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trimethylbenzoic acid

Description	Thielavin A is an inhibitor of prostaglandin biosynthesis produced by Thielavia terricola. Thielavin A specifically inhibits the conversion of arachidonic acid into prostaglandin H2. Thielavin A has no anti-inflammatory activity on intravenous injection or on oral administration[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease Research Areas >> Endocrinology Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G Protein >> Prostaglandin Receptor
References	[1]. Kitahara N, et al. Thielavin A and B, new inhibitors of prostaglandin biosynthesis produced by Thielavia terricola. J Antibiot (Tokyo). 1981;34(12):1562-1568.