Melicopicine is a tetramethoxy-substituted acridone alkaloid with potential antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Isolated from plants such as Esenbeckia febrifuga and Vepris trichocarpa, it features a distinctive tetramethoxy group attached to an acridone backbone. While its exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, compounds in the acridone class often act by intercalating into DNA, disrupting replication and transcription processes, which can hinder the growth of cancer cells and microbes.
MedKoo Cat#: 145835
Name: Melicopicine
CAS#: 517-73-7
Chemical Formula: C18H19NO5
Exact Mass: 329.1300
Molecular Weight: 329.35
Elemental Analysis: C, 65.64; H, 5.82; N, 4.25; O, 24.29
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 329.35 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.
| 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 |
