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Sigma-Aldrich

Diacerein

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

1,8-Diacetoxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H12O8
CAS Number:
13739-02-1
Molecular Weight:
368.29
EC Number:
237-310-2
MDL number:
MFCD00468030
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
24894281
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1cccc2C(=O)c3cc(cc(OC(C)=O)c3C(=O)c12)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C19H12O8/c1-8(20)26-13-5-3-4-11-15(13)18(23)16-12(17(11)22)6-10(19(24)25)7-14(16)27-9(2)21/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,24,25)

InChI key

TYNLGDBUJLVSMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Diacerin is an inhibitor of Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) production.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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E M Bartels et al.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 18(3), 289-296 (2009-10-28)
To estimate the efficacy and safety of diacerein as a pain-reducing agent in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), using meta-analysis of published randomized placebo-controlled trials (RCTs). Systematic searches of the bibliographic databases Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Chemical Abstracts, Cochrane and Web
Vinícius Maria Gadotti et al.
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 102(4), 549-554 (2012-07-04)
The present study evaluated the antinociceptive effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokines inhibitor diacerein in mice and its possible mechanism of action. The antinociception produced by diacerein was tested at different sites of action, moreover selective antagonists or agonists were used
Pascal Richette
Therapie, 66(5), 383-390 (2011-10-28)
According to international recommendations, acetaminophen should be used as a first-line therapy in patients with osteoarthritis, because of its safety and effectiveness. NSAIDs should be considered in patients unresponsive to acetaminophen, and should be prescribed at the lowest effective dose
Juliana Saibt Martins Pasin et al.
Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.], 59(3), 189-196 (2009-09-05)
To investigate the effect of diacerein, an anti-inflammatory drug, on body temperature and protocols of fever induction in male Wistar rats. The effect of diacerein (5.0 mg/kg, s.c.) on rectal temperature (T (R)) changes induced by Baker's yeast (0.135 g/kg
P Härle et al.
Der Internist, 49(12), 1458-1462 (2008-11-18)
There is an increasing incidence in osteoarthritis, particularly following the 5th life-decade. However, also young people may suffer from severe osteoarthritis, which is estimated to be the most common cause of disability in adults resulting in substantial economic burden. To
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