MedKoo Cat#: 146216 | Name: Swertianin

Description:

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Swertianin is a naturally occurring xanthone compound isolated from plants of the Swertia genus, commonly used in traditional medicine. It is known for its diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential antidiabetic effects. The mechanism of action of swertianin is believed to involve modulation of oxidative stress pathways, inhibition of pro-inflammatory enzymes, and possible enhancement of insulin sensitivity. Applications of swertianin are primarily in pharmacological research, particularly for developing therapies targeting metabolic disorders and inflammatory conditions.

Chemical Structure

Swertianin
Swertianin
CAS#20882-75-1

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 146216

Name: Swertianin

CAS#: 20882-75-1

Chemical Formula: C14H10O6

Exact Mass: 274.0477

Molecular Weight: 274.23

Elemental Analysis: C, 61.32; H, 3.68; O, 35.01

Price and Availability

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Synonym
Swertianin; Swertianine;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
1,2,8-trihydroxy-6-methoxy-9H-xanthen-9-one
InChi Key
BDBVOZGRVBXANN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
1S/C14H10O6/c1-19-6-4-8(16)11-10(5-6)20-9-3-2-7(15)13(17)12(9)14(11)18/h2-5,15-17H,1H3
SMILES Code
COC1=CC2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=CC(O)=C3O)C(O)=C1
Appearance
To be determined
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
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
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 274.23 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
1: Cao C, Hu B, Wang J, Li W, Guo L, Sheng J, Zhang C. Swertianin Promotes Anti- Tumor activity by facilitating Macrophage M1 polarization via STING signaling. Int Immunopharmacol. 2024 Dec 5;142(Pt B):113182. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.113182. Epub 2024 Sep 18. PMID: 39298821. 2: Singh PP, Ambika, Chauhan SM. Activity-guided isolation of antioxidant xanthones from Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karsten (Gentianaceae). Nat Prod Res. 2012;26(18):1682-6. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2011.592836. Epub 2011 Oct 10. PMID: 21985644. 3: Mahendran G, Thamotharan G, Sengottuvelu S, Bai VN. Evaluation of anticonvulsant, sedative, anxiolytic, and phytochemical profile of the methanol extract from the aerial parts of Swertia corymbosa (Griseb.) wight ex C.B. Clarke. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:542385. doi: 10.1155/2014/542385. Epub 2014 Apr 27. PMID: 24877112; PMCID: PMC4022199. 4: Mahendran G, Thamotharan G, Sengottuvelu S, Narmatha Bai V. RETRACTED: Anti- diabetic activity of Swertia corymbosa (Griseb.) Wight ex C.B. Clarke aerial parts extract in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 Feb 12;151(3):1175-1183. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.12.032. Epub 2013 Dec 27. Retraction in: J Ethnopharmacol. 2017 Jul 31;207:271. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.06.049. PMID: 24378350. 5: Qing Z, Jiachun C, Yanwen L. [Study on chemical constituents from Swertia kauitchensis Franch]. Zhong Yao Cai. 2004 Dec;27(12):908-10. Chinese. PMID: 15807240.