Description
Ajuforrestin B (CAS: 708277-48-9) is a naturally occurring diterpenoid compound with the molecular formula C₂₀H₂₂O₄ and a molar mass of 326.40g/mol. Here is a concise description of its key properties and characteristics:
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Red crystalline solid.
- Melting Point: 220–222 °C.
- Density: Predicted to be 1.32±0.1 g/cm³.
- Storage: Stable at 2–8 °C under sealed and light-protected conditions.
Chemical Structure:
- Classified as an aromatic abietane-type diterpenoid, featuring a phenanthro[3,2-b]furan-6(2H)-one core with hydroxyl and tetramethyl substitutions at specific positions.
Applications:
- Primarily used in pharmacological research, including studies on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
- Serves as a reference standard for quality control in natural product analysis.
Solubility:
- Soluble in organic solvents like chloroform and methanol
IUPAC Name: 7,11-dihydroxy-3,4,8,11b-tetramethyl-1,2,8,9-tetrahydronaphtho[2,1-f][1]benzofuran-6-one
InChI: InChI=1S/C20H22O4/c1-9-5-6-20(4)12(11(9)3)7-13(21)15-16(20)18(23)19-14(17(15)22)10(2)8-24-19/h7,10,22-23H,5-6,8H2,1-4H3
InChIKey: YOJNWDYXALZJGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: CC1COC2=C(C3=C(C(=O)C=C4C3(CCC(=C4C)C)C)C(=C12)O)O
Synonyms: Ajuforrestin B; 708277-48-9
Botanical Source: