PHL89226

Hypericin

phyproof^® Reference Substance

• Synonym(s): 4,5,7,4′,5′,7′-Hexahydroxy-2,2′-dimethylnaphthodianthrone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃₀H₁₆O₈
• CAS Number: 548-04-9
• Molecular Weight: 504.44
• Beilstein: 1917913
• MDL number: MFCD00016683
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: primary reference standard
• product line: phyproof^® Reference Substance
• Assay: ≥95.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• manufacturer/tradename: PhytoLab
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: Cc1cc(O)c2C(=O)c3c(O)cc(O)c4c5c(O)cc(O)c6C(=O)c7c(O)cc(C)c8c1c2c(c34)c(c78)c56
• InChI: 1S/C30H16O8/c1-7-3-9(31)19-23-15(7)16-8(2)4-10(32)20-24(16)28-26-18(12(34)6-14(36)22(26)30(20)38)17-11(33)5-13(35)21(29(19)37)25(17)27(23)28/h3-6,31-36H,1-2H3
• InChI key: BTXNYTINYBABQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application

• Hypericin in photodynamic therapy for colorectal cancer: Research indicates that Hypericin can potentiate photodynamic therapy in colorectal cancers when used in conjunction with febuxostat, suggesting a synergistic approach in cancer treatment strategies (King et al., 2024).



• Hypericin′s pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: A comprehensive review of Hypericum perforatum, the plant source for Hypericin, discusses its phytochemical properties and pharmacological strategies, providing a mechanistic perspective on wound healing applications (Farasati Far et al., 2024).



• Impact of nanoparticles on Hypericin production: A study analyzing the effects of nanoparticles on plant secondary metabolism in Hypericum perforatum demonstrates how environmental factors can influence Hypericin levels, important for biochemical research applications (Pradeep et al., 2024).

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: hypericum

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable