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Sigma-Aldrich

Decursin

≥97% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(+)-Decursin, (7S)-7,8-Dihydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-2H,6H-benzo[1,2-b:5,4-b′]dipyran-7-yl 3-methyl-2-butenoate, 3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid (7S)-7,8-dihydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g]-1-benzopyran-7-yl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H20O5
CAS Number:
5928-25-6
Molecular Weight:
328.36
MDL number:
MFCD00272154
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

Radix peucedani

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D +120 to +160°, c = 0.5 in chloroform-d

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C19H20O5/c1-11(2)7-18(21)23-16-9-13-8-12-5-6-17(20)22-14(12)10-15(13)24-19(16,3)4/h5-8,10,16H,9H2,1-4H3/t16-/m0/s1

InChI key

CUKSFECWKQBVED-INIZCTEOSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Decursin is a cumarin isolated from Radix peucedani that exhibits a number of physiological actions including anticancer, antibacterial, antinematodal and antioxidant. Decursin is potent anti-angiogenic agent targeting the VEGFR-2 signaling pathway. Decursin exhibits potent neuroprotective activity against glutamate and Ab- induced neurotoxicity. Apparently, decursin stimulates activation of Nerf2. Also, decursin inhibits androgen stimulated AR translocation to the nucleus in LNCaP prostate cancer cells.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Li Li et al.
Planta medica, 79(3-4), 275-280 (2013-02-01)
Decursin and decursinol angelate are the major components in the alcoholic extract of the root of Angelica gigas Nakai. Our previous work convincingly demonstrated that both decursin and decursinol angelate were rapidly converted to decursinol in mice after administration by
Seok Yun Jung et al.
Journal of cellular biochemistry, 113(5), 1478-1487 (2012-02-03)
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to the tumor vasculature during tumor progression. Decursin isolated from the herb Angelica gigas is known to possess potent anti-inflammatory activities. Recently, we reported that decursin is a novel candidate for an angiogenesis inhibitor [Jung
Kyeong Lee et al.
European journal of medicinal chemistry, 45(12), 5567-5575 (2010-10-05)
We report the synthesis of a novel series of highly potent melanin inhibitors which were obtained through structural modification of an anticancer compound S-(+)-decursinol. The in vitro inhibitory potencies of the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated against α-MSH induced melanin
Bimit Mahat et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 39(10), 1523-1530 (2012-09-26)
Angelica gigas Nakai and its components are known to have neuroprotective, antiplatelet, and anticancer activities. The present study evaluated the in vitro and in vivo biopharmaceutical characterization of Angelica gigas component substances, including decursin (the main substance), decursinol angelate (decursin
Jin-Taek Hwang et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 26(5), 633-638 (2011-10-06)
Decursin (De), an active component of Angelica gigas, is known to exert anticancer and neuroprotective effects. However, its antiobesity and antidiabetic potential has not yet been investigated. This study evaluated the antiobesity effect of decursin, particularly focusing on its ability
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