MedKoo Cat#: 598812 | Name: Lycorine

Description:

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Lycorine is a novel inhibitor of the growth and metastasis of hormone-refractory prostate cancer. It is a natural alkaloid extracted from the Amaryllidaceae plant family

Chemical Structure

Lycorine
Lycorine
CAS#476-28-8

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 598812

Name: Lycorine

CAS#: 476-28-8

Chemical Formula: C16H17NO4

Exact Mass: 287.1158

Molecular Weight: 287.31

Elemental Analysis: C, 66.89; H, 5.96; N, 4.88; O, 22.27

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Lycorine; Galanthidine; NSC 401360; NSC-401360; NSC401360;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
(1S,2S,3a1S,12bS)-2,3a1,4,5,7,12b-hexahydro-1H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]pyrrolo[3,2,1-de]phenanthridine-1,2-diol
InChi Key
XGVJWXAYKUHDOO-DANNLKNASA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H17NO4/c18-11-3-8-1-2-17-6-9-4-12-13(21-7-20-12)5-10(9)14(15(8)17)16(11)19/h3-5,11,14-16,18-19H,1-2,6-7H2/t11-,14-,15+,16+/m0/s1
SMILES Code
O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)C=C2CCN3[C@H]2[C@@H]1c4cc(OCO5)c5cc4C3
Appearance
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
>3 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
2934.99.03.00
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 287.31 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.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
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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