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F3917

Sigma-Aldrich

Forskolin

For use in molecular biology applications

Synonym(s):

7β-Acetoxy-8,13-epoxy-1α,6β,9α-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one, Coleonol, Colforsin

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H34O7
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
410.50
Beilstein:
1692716
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.52

biological source

Coleus forskohlii

Quality Level

description

for activation of T cells

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

mol wt

410.50  g/mol

color

white to off-white

solubility

ethanol: soluble

suitability

suitable for inhibits interleukin 2 (IL-2) production in Jurkat cells

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[C@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H]2C(C)(C)CC[C@H](O)[C@]2(C)[C@@]3(O)C(=O)C[C@@](C)(O[C@]13C)C=C

InChI

1S/C22H34O7/c1-8-19(5)11-14(25)22(27)20(6)13(24)9-10-18(3,4)16(20)15(26)17(28-12(2)23)21(22,7)29-19/h8,13,15-17,24,26-27H,1,9-11H2,2-7H3/t13-,15-,16-,17-,19-,20-,21+,22-/m0/s1

InChI key

OHCQJHSOBUTRHG-KGGHGJDLSA-N

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General description

Forskolin is a cell permeable diterpenoid isolated from Coleus forskohlii.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell-permeable diterpenoid that possesses anti-hypertensive, positive inotropic, and adenylyl cyclase activating properties. Many of its biological effects are due to its activation of adenylyl cyclase and the resulting increase in intracellular cAMP concentration. Forskolin effects calcium currents and inhibits MAP kinase.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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