176665-78-4

Basic information

• Product Name: ducheside A
• Synonyms: ducheside A;3’-O-Methyl-ellagic acid-4- O-β-D-xylopyranoside
• CAS NO: 176665-78-4
• Molecular Formula: C20H16O12
• Molecular Weight: 448.33384
• Mol File: 176665-78-4.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 879.8±65.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.853±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 4.74±0.20(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: ducheside A(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: ducheside A(176665-78-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: ducheside A(176665-78-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 176665-78-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Ducheside A is a complex, organic chemical compound that exists naturally in a number of plants, especially Chinese medicinal plants. It has been studied for its potential health benefits and bioactive properties, particularly as an anti-cancer agent due to its cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. It is also explored for anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-viral potential. Its chemical structure contains a group of triterpenoid saponins, making it highly soluble in water and giving it a polar nature. However, more extensive research is needed to fully understand its potential effects and application.

Relevant articles and documents

Ent-Eudesmane sesquiterpenoids, galloyl esters of the oak lactone precursor, and a 3-O-methylellagic acid glycoside from the wood of Platycarya strobilacea

ent-Eudesmane sesquiterpenoids, 8,11-dihydroxy-2,4-cycloeudesmane, 11-hydroxy-2,4-cycloeudesman-8-one and 2,4-cyclo-7(11)-eudesmen-8-one, were isolated from the wood of Platycarya strobilacea, which has been used as an aromatic tree since at least the 18th century. On charring the wood, 2,4-cyclo-7(11)-eudesmen-8-one was detected in the smoke. In the charred wood, the concentrations of ellagitannins, such as galloyl pedunculagin, dramatically decreased, whereas concentrations of pentagalloyl glucose, and other gallotannins were relatively stable. In addition, two other compounds, the 6′-O-m- and p-digalloyl oak lactone precursor and the 3-O-methylellagic acid 4′-O-(4″-O-galloyl)-xylopyranoside, were isolated from the charred wood along with m- and p-digallic acid.