59231-32-2

Basic information

• Product Name: [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione
• Synonyms: (-)-Ustilaginoidin C;[aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione;Ustilaginoidin C
• CAS NO: 59231-32-2
• Molecular Formula: C28H18O12
• Molecular Weight: 546.43532
• Mol File: 59231-32-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione(59231-32-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione(59231-32-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59231-32-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

[aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione is a complex organic compound characterized by its chiral center, six hydroxyl groups, two hydroxymethyl groups, and two naphtho[2,3-b]pyran moieties. It features a dihydroxydiketone structure and is derived from the natural product hypericin, which is found in plants of the Hypericum genus. [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione holds promise for pharmaceutical applications due to its photodynamic and antitumor properties, as well as its ability to inhibit viral replication. However, its complex structure presents challenges in synthesis and study.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Applications:
[aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione is used as a pharmaceutical agent for its potential antitumor properties. [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione's ability to inhibit tumor growth and its photodynamic effects make it a candidate for cancer treatment.
Used in Antiviral Applications:
In the field of antiviral research, [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione is used as an antiviral agent due to its capacity to inhibit viral replication, offering a potential therapeutic approach against various viral diseases.
Used in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT):
[aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione is utilized as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy. Its photodynamic properties allow it to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation, which can be effective in targeting and destroying diseased cells, particularly cancer cells.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
In the chemical industry, [aR,(-)]-5,5',6,6',8,8'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-di(hydroxymethyl)-9,9'-bi[4H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran]-4,4'-dione is used as a complex organic building block for the synthesis of other compounds with potential applications in various fields, including materials science and pharmaceuticals. Its unique structure and functional groups make it a valuable intermediate in the development of new molecules with specific properties.