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Sigma-Aldrich

Lapachol

98%

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxy-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone, Natural Yellow 16

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H14O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.27
Colour Index Number:
75490
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

141-143 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: soluble 10 mg/mL, clear, light yellow to yellow

functional group

ketone

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC1=C(O)C(=O)c2ccccc2C1=O

InChI

1S/C15H14O3/c1-9(2)7-8-12-13(16)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)14(17)15(12)18/h3-7,18H,8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CIEYTVIYYGTCCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lapachol is natural naphthoquinone compound derived from Bignoniaceae (Tabebuia sp.).

Application

Lapachol was used in the synthesis of the lapachol metal complexes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lapachol has antimicrobial properties against many pathogens. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibiotic properties. It is inhibitor of epithelial tumors in Drosophila melanogaster heterozygote.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

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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