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Germacrone

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Description
Germacrone, a sesquiterpene isolated from Curcuma zedoaria, exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-androgenic, and antiviral properties. It has been shown in vitro to induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation in glioma cells, supporting its investigation in oncology and inflammation-related research.
CAS Number
6902-91-6
Product Name Alternative
Antiviral, CYP2B6, CYP3A4, Inhibitor, Germacrone, inhibit, Influenza Virus, InfluenzaVirus
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Purity
98.81% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (4.58 mM) ; DMSO:2.19 mg/mL (10.03 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) =C1C\C=C (C) /CC\C=C (C) /CC1=O
Molecular Formula
C15H22O
Molecular Weight
218.33
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.

Chemical Information

Germacrone

(E,E)-germacrone is a germacrane sesquiterpenoid that has formula C15H22O. It is a natural product found in traditional medicinal plants of the family Zingiberaceae. The compound exhibits a range of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, anti-androgenic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, neuroprotective and insecticidal activities. It has a role as an autophagy inducer, an antifeedant, an antioxidant, an antiviral agent, an insecticide, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, an androgen antagonist, an antineoplastic agent, an antifungal agent, an antitussive, a hepatoprotective agent, a neuroprotective agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inducer and a plant metabolite. It is a germacrane sesquiterpenoid and an olefinic compound.

CAS Number6902-91-6
PubChem CID6436348
IUPAC Name(3E,7E)-3,7-dimethyl-10-propan-2-ylidenecyclodeca-3,7-dien-1-one
Molecular FormulaC15H22O
Molecular Weight218.33
XLogP3.5
Topological Polar Surface Area17.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity363
SMILES
C/C/1=C\CC(=C(C)C)C(=O)C/C(=C/CC1)/C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H22O/c1-11(2)14-9-8-12(3)6-5-7-13(4)10-15(14)16/h7-8H,5-6,9-10H2,1-4H3/b12-8+,13-7+
InChIKey
CAULGCQHVOVVRN-SWZPTJTJSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Germacrone
CAS: 6902-91-6
CID: 6436348
Formula: C15H22O
MW: 218.33
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight218.33
XLogP33.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass218.167065321
Monoisotopic Mass218.167065321
Topological Polar Surface Area17.1 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity363
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes