Gossypol

Synonym: 303-45-7; Gossypol; (-)-Gossypol; Pogosin; (+)-Gossypol; Acetic acid; Acetic acid

MDL: MFCD00017352
CAS Number: 303-45-7
Compound CID: 3503

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Gossypol is a phenolic aldehyde that permeates cells and acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes.

Molecular Weight

518.55

Molecular Formula

C₃₀H₃₀O₈

Source

The flower of Gossypiumherbaceum L.in the mallow family

Form

Yellow crystals

Purity

>95%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is very slightly soluble in petroleum ether, easily soluble in dilute sodium carbonate and carbonic acid aqueous solution, soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform and dimethylformamide, insoluble in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Applications

Gossypol can be used for antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask