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(Z)-Guggulsterone

≥89% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

(17Z)-Pregna-4,17(20)-diene-3,16-dione, 4,17(20)-trans-Pregnadiene-3,16-dione

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
312.45
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥89% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

impurities

≤5.4% E-form

color

light yellow

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
veterinary

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@]4(C)\C(=C\C)C(=O)C[C@@]24[H]

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-OSJVMJFVSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

(Z)-Guggulsterone is a natural product that lowers cholesterol due to its function as an antagonist ligand for the bile acid receptor. (Z)-Guggulsterone is a nuclear hormone receptor that regulates the transcription of several genes involved in cholesterol metabolism and plays a role in cholesterol level regulation. (Z)-Guggulsterone is also a selective farnesoid X receptor (FXR) modulator.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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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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
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.
Jeung-Hyun Koo et al.
International journal of molecular medicine, 30(4), 974-978 (2012-07-17)
In the present study, we investigated the effect of guggulsterone on melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells and elucidated its possible mechanism of action. The effects of guggulsterone on melanogenesis were determined by assaying melanin synthesis and cellular tyrosinase activity in
R S Bhatta et al.
Biomedical chromatography : BMC, 25(9), 1054-1060 (2011-01-27)
A sensitive and selective liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric method was developed for simultaneous determination of E- and Z-guggulsterone isomers (antihyperlipidemic drug) in rabbit plasma. Both the isomers were resolved on a Symmetry-Shield C(18) (5 µm, 4.6 × 150 mm) column, using gradient
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.

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