Overview

IDCS-0B308C27AA60
CAS RN517-89-5
Synonyms shikonin
517-89-5
Isoarnebin 4
Tokyo Violet
(R)-(+)-Shikonin
(+)-Shikonin
Shikonine
NSC 252844
CCRIS 6492
C.I. 75535 More…

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Identification

Molecular FormulaC16H16O5
Molecular Weight288.29 g/mol
CAS Number517-89-5
IUPAC Name

5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione

CC(=CC[C@H](C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
InChI=1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3/t10-/m1/s1

NEZONWMXZKDMKF-SNVBAGLBSA-N

Safety & Regulations

⚠ Warning Handle according to recommended safety guidelines.
  • WarningH302+H312+H332 (50%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
  • H412 (50%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Storage Conditions

Store at ambient temperature and humidity (2–8 °C).

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