193684-74-1

Basic information

• Product Name: wilforic acid A
• Synonyms: wilforic acid A
• CAS NO: 193684-74-1
• Molecular Formula: C29H42 O4
• Molecular Weight: 454.64
• Mol File: 193684-74-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 177 °C
• Boiling Point: 588.7±50.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.151±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 4.79±0.70(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: wilforic acid A(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: wilforic acid A(193684-74-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: wilforic acid A(193684-74-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 193684-74-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Wilforic acid A is a natural compound derived from the leaves of an ancient fern species belonging to the genus Selaginella. It is characterized as a pteridic acid and displays potent inhibitory effects on the enzymatic activity of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), which has implications for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. This unique chemical is also known to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a promising candidate for the development of novel therapeutics in the treatment of metabolic disorders and inflammation-related diseases. The discovery and further research on wilforic acid A may open new doors for the development of pharmaceuticals with potential benefits for human health.