Properties
Description
Osthole, an active constituent of Cnidium monnieri, is a traditional chinese medicine used for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-lipedemic activities.
Molecular Formula
C15H16O3
Source
The fruits of Cnidium monnieric (L.)Cuss.
Form
White needle crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in alkali solution, methanol, ethanol, chloroform, acetone, ethyl acetate and boiling petroleum ether, etc. It is insoluble in water and petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Osthole can be used for the study of antispasmodic, hypotensive, and antiarrhythmic, etc.