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Gossypol, 98+%
Lipophilic agent derived from cottonseed | CAS: 303-45-7 | C30H30O8 | 518.56 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J63767MD
Description
Gossypol acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes. Gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Gossypol provided reliable contraception. gossypol provokes infertility and causes spermatogenesis. Gossypol is used as an active antifertility agent in a variety of male animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, monkeys, rabbits, and bulls.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsGossypol acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes. Gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Gossypol provided reliable contraception. gossypol provokes infertility and causes spermatogenesis. Gossypol is used as an active antifertility agent in a variety of male animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, monkeys, rabbits, and bulls.
Solubility
Soluble in 100%ethanol (25 mg/ml), DMF (25 mg/ml), acetone, DMSO (25 mM), methanol (2 mg/ml), ether, chloroform, sodium carbonate, and dilute aqueous solutions of ammonia . Insoluble in water. Gossypol is a male antifertility agent with antispermatogenic activity and has been shown to contain antitumor, anitviral, and antioxidant properties.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
| Gossypol | |
| Yellow to Brown | |
| MFCD00017352 | |
| 14,4528 | |
| Soluble in 100%ethanol (25mg/ml),DMF (25mg/ml),acetone,DMSO (25 mM),methanol (2mg/ml),ether,chloroform,sodium carbonate,and dilute aqueous solutions of ammonia . Insoluble in water. Gossypol is a male antifertility agent with antispermatogenic activity and has been shown to contain antitumor,anitviral,and antioxidant properties. | |
| CC(C)C1=C(O)C(O)=C(C=O)C2=C(O)C(=C(C)C=C12)C1=C(O)C2=C(C=O)C(O)=C(O)C(C(C)C)=C2C=C1C | |
| 518.56 | |
| CHEBI:28584 | |
| ≥98% |
| 303-45-7 | |
| C30H30O8 | |
| 250 mg | |
| gossypol, --gossypol, +-gossypol, pogosin, tash 1, racemic-gossypol, r---gossypol, r-gossypol, +--gossypol, +/--gossypol | |
| QBKSWRVVCFFDOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 1,1',6,6',7,7'-hexahydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(propan-2-yl)-[2,2'-binaphthalene]-8,8'-dicarbaldehyde | |
| 3503 | |
| 518.56 | |
| Powder |
Chemical Identifiers
| 303-45-7 | |
| 518.56 | |
| QBKSWRVVCFFDOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 3503 | |
| CC(C)C1=C(O)C(O)=C(C=O)C2=C(O)C(=C(C)C=C12)C1=C(O)C2=C(C=O)C(O)=C(O)C(C(C)C)=C2C=C1C |
| C30H30O8 | |
| MFCD00017352 | |
| gossypol, --gossypol, +-gossypol, pogosin, tash 1, racemic-gossypol, r---gossypol, r-gossypol, +--gossypol, +/--gossypol | |
| CHEBI:28584 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H341-H361-H302
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c
H302-H341-H361
RTECSNumber : DU3100000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C
RUO – Research Use Only