Lawsone methyl ether

• Description:

  Lawsone methyl ether (2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone), isolated from Impatiens balsamina L. and Swertia calycina, exhibits potent antifungal and antibacterial activities[1].

• Product Name Alternative:

  2-​Methoxy-​1, ​4-​naphthoquinone

• UNSPSC:

  12352005

• Hazard Statement:

  H315, H319, H335

• Target:

  Bacterial; Fungal

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Anti-infection

• Applications:

  COVID-19-immunoregulation

• Field of Research:

  Infection

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/lawsone-methyl-ether.html

• Concentration:

  10mM

• Purity:

  99.16

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

  O=C1C(OC)=CC(C2=C1C=CC=C2)=O

• Molecular Formula:

  C11H8O3

• Molecular Weight:

  188.18

• Precautions:

  H315, H319, H335

• References & Citations:

  [1]Sritrairat N, et al. Antifungal activity of lawsone methyl ether in comparison with chlorhexidine. J Oral Pathol Med. 2011 Jan;40 (1) :90-6.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  2348-82-5