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Purpurin

Purpurin

Product ID P8169
Cas No. 81-54-9
Purity ≥90%
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1 g $54.60 In stock
5 g $127.70 In stock
25 g $501.30 In stock
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Description

Purpurin is an anthraquinone found in madder root that is occasionally used as a pigment dye. Purpurin also exhibits anti-angiogenic, antifungal, antibiotic, and antioxidative activities. In vivo and in vitro, purpurin suppresses VEGF-induced cell invasion and tube formation by inhibiting adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase. In other cellular models, purpurin acts as a radical scavenger. This compound inhibits growth of Candida by inducing apoptosis. Additionally, purpurin displays antibacterial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria by inhibiting O-acetylpeptidoglycan esterase.

Product Info

Cas No.

81-54-9

Purity

≥90%

Formula

C14H8O5

Formula Wt.

256.21

Chemical Name

1,2,4-Trihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione

IUPAC Name

1,2,4-trihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione

Synonym

Hydroxylizaric acid, Verantin, Purpurine

Melting Point

253-256°C

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.

Appearance

Bright Brown Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

4°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

P8169 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

P8169 Info Sheet PDF

References

Park H, Shim JS, Kim BS, et al. Purpurin inhibits adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase and angiogenesis in a zebrafish model. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2014 Jul 18;450(1):561-7. PMID: 24928393.

Tsang PW, Wong AP, Yang HP, et al. Purpurin triggers caspase-independent apoptosis in Candida dubliniensis biofilms. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 23;8(12):e86032. PMID: 24376900.

Pfeffer JM, Clarke AJ. Identification of the first known inhibitors of O-acetylpeptidoglycan esterase: a potential new antibacterial target. Chembiochem. 2012 Mar 19;13(5):722-31. PMID: 22351512.

Baghiani A, Charef N, Djarmouni M, et al. Free radical scanvenging and antioxidant effects of some anthraquinone derivatives. Med Chem. 2011 Nov;7(6):639-44. PMID: 22313303.

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