Quassin

• CAT Number: R042175
• CAS Number: 76-78-8
• Molecular Formula: C22H28O6
• Molecular Weight: 388.46
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: 2,12-Dimethoxypicrasa-2,12-diene-1,11,16-trione; Phenanthro[10,1-bc]pyran, picrasa-2,12-diene-1,11,16-trione deriv.; (+)-Quassin; NSC 36342; Nigakilactone D; Quassine
• Target: Parasite
• Appearance: powder
• Storage: Store at +4°C
• Analysis method: HPLC
• IUPAC Name: (1S,2S,6S,7S,9R,13R,17S)-4,15-dimethoxy-2,6,14,17-tetramethyl-10-oxatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.013,17]heptadeca-4,14-diene-3,11,16-trione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H28O6/c1-10-7-14(26-5)20(25)22(4)12(10)8-15-21(3)13(9-16(23)28-15)11(2)18(27-6)17(24)19(21)22/h7,10,12-13,15,19H,8-9H2,1-6H3/t10-,12+,13+,15-,19+,21-,22+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: IOSXSVZRTUWBHC-LBTVDEKVSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@@H]1C=C(C(=O)[C@]2([C@H]1C[C@@H]3[C@@]4([C@@H]2C(=O)C(=C([C@@H]4CC(=O)O3)C)OC)C)C)OC

Quassin（Cat No.:R042175）is a naturally occurring compound found in the wood of Quassia amara, a plant known for its medicinal properties. This bioactive molecule belongs to the class of quassinoids and exhibits a range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimalarial effects. Quassin has been studied for its potential as an antiparasitic agent, particularly in the treatment of malaria, and its ability to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. It also shows promise as a natural insect repellent, further expanding its therapeutic applications.