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Costunolide

SKU 32795028 CAS 553-21-9 C15H20O2 MW 232.32 Available on enquiry

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Costunolide is a sesquiterpene lactone with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties, commonly used in natural product research and drug discovery. Available with a purity of ≥98% (HPLC), it has a molecular formula of C15H20O2, a molecular weight of 232.32 g/mol, and should be stored at -15 to -20 °C. It is classified as a hazardous substance with a warning signal word. Molekula supplies Costunolide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
32795028
CAS Number
553-21-9
IUPAC Name
(3aS,6E,10E,11aR)-6,10-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,8,9,11a-hexahydrocyclodeca[b]furan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C15H20O2
Molecular Weight
232.32
Exact Mass
232.1463
SMILES
C/C/1=C\CC/C(=C/[C@@H]2[C@@H](CC1)C(=C)C(=O)O2)/C
InChIKey
HRYLQFBHBWLLLL-AHNJNIBGSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H20O2/c1-10-5-4-6-11(2)9-14-13(8-7-10)12(3)15(16)17-14/h5,9,13-14H,3-4,6-8H2,1-2H3/b10-5+,11-9+/t13-,14+/m0/s1
PubChem CID
5281437

Synonyms

  • (+)-costunolide\, Costunolid
  • (10S,1R)-3,7-dimethyl-11-methylene-13-oxabicyclo[8.3.0]trideca-2,6-dien-12-one
  • (E,E)-6-alpha-Hydroxygermacra-1(10),4,11(13)-trien-12-oic acid gamma-lactone
  • (E,E)-germacra-1(10),4,11(13)-trien-12-oic acid, 6-alpha-hydroxy-gamma-lactone
  • Costundide
  • Costunlide
  • Costunolid
  • Costunolide (Standard)
  • Costunolide CRS
  • Costus lactone

Frequently asked questions

What is Costunolide used for?

Costunolide is a natural sesquiterpene lactone used in research for its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Costunolide?

The formula is C15H20O2 with a molecular weight of 232.32 g/mol.

How should Costunolide be stored?

Costunolide should be stored at -15 to -20 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

What grade of Costunolide does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies Costunolide in research-grade purity, suitable for laboratory use.

Can Molekula supply Costunolide in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Costunolide in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a Costunolide order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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