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G4923

Sigma-Aldrich

(E)-Guggulsterone

≥95% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

(17E)-Pregna-4,17(20)-diene-3,16-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
39025-24-6
Molecular Weight:
312.45
MDL number:
MFCD01310758
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
329799934
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: soluble 5 mg/mL

functional group

ketone

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C\C=C1\C(=O)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/c1-4-16-19(23)12-18-15-6-5-13-11-14(22)7-9-20(13,2)17(15)8-10-21(16,18)3/h4,11,15,17-18H,5-10,12H2,1-3H3/b16-4-/t15-,17+,18+,20+,21-/m1/s1

InChI key

WDXRGPWQVHZTQJ-AUKWTSKRSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Naturally occuring bioactive plant sterol isolated from the gum resin of guggul (Commiphora wightii). Antihyperlipidemic. Induces the expression of human CYP3A.. Guggulsterone potently reverses multi-drug resistance in a number of human cancer cell lines, extending the efficacy of chemotherapy.

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H335,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - 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

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Sang-Jip Nam et al.
Journal of natural products, 70(11), 1691-1695 (2007-11-09)
Three new scalarane-based sesterterpenes, 1- 3, were isolated from a marine sponge of the genus Spongia, and their chemical structures were elucidated by analysis of HRMS and 2-D NMR spectra. The isolated compounds 1 and 3 showed inhibition against the
Baoxiang Guan et al.
Cancer, 119(7), 1321-1329 (2013-01-03)
Gastroesophageal reflux is a risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma, and bile acid and its farnesoid X receptor (FXR) have been implicated in esophageal tumorigenesis. The authors investigated the role of FXR expression and activity in esophageal cancer initiation and growth.
Muzafar A Macha et al.
Carcinogenesis, 32(3), 368-380 (2010-12-24)
Understanding the molecular pathways perturbed in smokeless tobacco- (ST) associated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is critical for identifying novel complementary agents for effective disease management. Activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was reported in ST-associated
Inas Almazari et al.
Topics in current chemistry, 329, 35-60 (2012-08-02)
Guggulsterone (GS) is a phytosterol derived from the gum resin of guggul plants that have been used traditionally to treat various disorders such as burns, wounds, gastric ulcer, cough, gum diseases, urinary complaints, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fascioliasis, and intestinal worms.
Jae-Jun Song et al.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 74(12), 1384-1387 (2010-10-26)
Guggulsterone is a bioactive constituent of resinous sap originating from the guggul tree, Commiphora mukul, which has been used over several thousands of years to treat various diseases, including atherosclerosis, rheumatism, and obesity. However, the effect of guggulsterone inflammatory reactions
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