rac-Isodiospyrin

• CAT Number: R014666
• CAS Number: 89475-33-2
• Molecular Formula: C22H14O6
• Molecular Weight: 374.348
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1’,4-Dihydroxy-2,3’-dimethyl-[1,2’-binaphthalene]-5,5’,8,8’-tetrone; NSC 208731
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 5-hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxy-2-methyl-5,8-dioxonaphthalen-1-yl)-7-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H14O6/c1-9-7-11-12(23)3-4-13(24)19(11)22(28)18(9)17-10(2)8-16(27)20-14(25)5-6-15(26)21(17)20/h3-8,27-28H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: OEEOHKZVBKYMBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C2C(=O)C=CC(=O)C2=C1C3=C(C=C4C(=O)C=CC(=O)C4=C3O)C)O

rac-Isodiospyrin is a naphthoquinone dimer known for its potential antimicrobial and anticancer properties, widely used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This racemic mixture plays a significant role in studying the biological activities and mechanisms of quinone-based compounds. Essential for developing new therapeutic agents, rac-Isodiospyrin aids in understanding complex biochemical pathways. Researchers rely on this compound for precise and reliable results in advanced medicinal chemistry, making it a key component in cutting-edge drug discovery and development.