MedKoo Cat#: 561304 | Name: Urolithin A
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Urolithin A is an inducer of mitophagy. Urolithin A shifts mitochondria from CI- to CII-driven respiration, extends lifespan and improves muscle function.

Chemical Structure

Urolithin A
Urolithin A
CAS#1143-70-0

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 561304

Name: Urolithin A

CAS#: 1143-70-0

Chemical Formula: C13H8O4

Exact Mass: 228.0423

Molecular Weight: 228.20

Elemental Analysis: C, 68.42; H, 3.53; O, 28.04

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Synonym
Urolithin A
IUPAC/Chemical Name
3,8-Dihydroxybenzo[c]chromen-6-one
InChi Key
RIUPLDUFZCXCHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H8O4/c14-7-1-3-9-10-4-2-8(15)6-12(10)17-13(16)11(9)5-7/h1-6,14-15H
SMILES Code
O=C1C2=CC(O)=CC=C2C3=C(O1)C=C(O)C=C3
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 228.20 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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