Costunolide

• Description:

  Costunolide is a sesquiterpene lactone with anti-oxidant properties that is found in lettuce and other plants. It is widely used in many herbal medicines. Costunolide is a potent inducer of apoptosis, a potent anti-cancer agent, has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antimycobacterial activity and has been shown to inhibit telomerase activity.

• Solubility:

  Soluble in DMSO

• Molecular Formula:

  C15H20O2

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature (continental US) or Gel Packs

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at or below –20°C. Solid form is stable at least 12 months from date of receipt, when stored as directed. Do not store aqueous solutions for more than one day.

• Calculated Molecular Weight:

  232.3 Da

• CAS Number:

  553-21-9