Description
IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)naphthalene-1,2-dione
InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-9(2)7-8-12-13(16)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)14(17)15(12)18/h3-7,16H,8H2,1-2H3
InChIKey: CWPGNVFCJOPXFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CC(=CCC1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C1=O)O)C
Isomeric SMILES: CC(=CCC1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C1=O)O)C
Synonyms: lapachol; 84-79-7; Greenhartin; Bethabarra wood; Taiguic acid; Lapachol wood; Taigu wood; C.I. Natural Yellow 16; …
Botanical Source:
Product Overview
Lapachol is a bioactive naphthoquinone compound known for its significant anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. BIORLAB provides high-purity lapachol isolated through advanced chromatographic techniques for pharmaceutical research applications.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃
- Molecular Weight: 242.27 g/mol
- Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder
- Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, ethanol, acetone
- Melting Point: 139-141°C
Storage and Handling
- Store at -20°C in sealed containers
- Protect from light and moisture
- Stability: 2 years when properly stored
- Stock solution: Prepare in DMSO
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Key Research Applications
Cancer Research
- Anti-proliferative studies
- Apoptosis mechanisms
- Cell cycle regulation
- DNA topoisomerase inhibition
Anti-inflammatory Studies
- Pro-inflammatory mediator modulation
- NF-κB pathway investigation
- Cytokine expression studies
- Oxidative stress research
Antimicrobial Research
- Bacterial growth inhibition
- Antifungal mechanisms
- Parasitic studies
- Drug resistance research
Quality Assurance
- HPLC purity analysis
- Structure verified by NMR
- Complete Certificate of Analysis
- Batch-specific documentation
- Stringent quality control
Research Benefits
- High biological activity
- Excellent batch consistency
- Comprehensive documentation
- Enhanced stability
- Superior purity
Research Applications Highlights
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Cancer Studies
- DNA topoisomerase targeting
- Cell death mechanisms
- Anti-metastatic potential
- Drug resistance studies
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Inflammatory Research
- Cytokine modulation
- Oxidative stress
- Anti-inflammatory pathways
- Immune response
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Antimicrobial Investigation
- Bacterial mechanisms
- Fungal inhibition
- Antiparasitic activity
- Resistance mechanisms
Why Choose BIORLAB’s Lapachol?
- Industry-leading purity standards
- Expert technical support
- Full analytical documentation
- Competitive Pricing
- Global shipping capability
- Custom synthesis options
Technical Support
- Method development assistance
- Analytical protocols
- Stability data
- Storage recommendations
- Application Guidance
For research use only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use.