Properties
Description
Triptolide is a diterpene triepoxide, an immunosuppresive agent extracted from the Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii.
Molecular Formula
C20H24O6
Source
Whole or peeled xylem parts of Tripterygium wilfordii of Celastraceae
Form
White or yellowish crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in methanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Triptolide can be used for anti-oxidation, anti-rheumatoid, anti-senile dementia, and other effect experiments, etc.
