Ferruginol

• CAT Number: R064623
• CAS Number: 514-62-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O
• Molecular Weight: 286.459
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (4bS,8aS)-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthren-3-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H30O/c1-13(2)15-11-14-7-8-18-19(3,4)9-6-10-20(18,5)16(14)12-17(15)21/h11-13,18,21H,6-10H2,1-5H3/t18-,20+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: QXNWVJOHUAQHLM-AZUAARDMSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C1=C(C=C2C(=C1)CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)O

Ferruginol is a natural diterpene compound found in various conifer species, including Abies and Juniperus. This bioactive molecule exhibits antimicrobial and antitumor activities, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research. Ferruginol has been investigated for its potential therapeutic applications in treating infectious diseases and cancer. Research suggests that it may inhibit bacterial and fungal growth, as well as tumor cell proliferation. Ferruginol’s unique chemical structure and biological activities make it a subject of ongoing study for the development of novel antimicrobial and anticancer agents.