Description
Shikonin, a naphthoquinone compound isolated from Arnebia sp., is utilized as an anti-inflammatory agent in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Shikonin inhibits chemokine receptor function and exhibits suppressive effects against HIV-1.
IUPAC Name: 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione
InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3
InChIKey: NEZONWMXZKDMKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: CC(=CCC(C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
Synonyms: 54952-43-1; SHIKALKIN; C.I. Natural Red 20; (+-)-Shikonin; (+/-)-Alkannin; (+/-)-Shikonin; 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione; ARNEBIN-4; …
Botanical Source: Arnebia euchroma