cajanol
Identification
| Name | cajanol |
| CAS Number | 61020-70-0 |
| FDA UNII | U192S21MNA |
| Molecular Formula | C17 H16 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 316.30972000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J18.066A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 62.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for cajanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for cajanol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
5-
hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one
PubMed:
Hypocrea lixii, novel endophytic fungi producing anticancer agent cajanol, isolated from pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millsp.).
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The phytoestrogenic compound cajanol from Pigeonpea roots is associated with the activation of estrogen receptor α-dependent signaling pathway in human prostate cancer cells.
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Shikonin inhibits the proliferation and induces the apoptosis of human HepG2 cells.
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Cajanol inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by acting on membrane and DNA damage.
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Cajanol, a novel anticancer agent from Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] roots, induces apoptosis in human breast cancer cells through a ROS-mediated mitochondrial pathway.
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Antiplasmodial constituents of Cajanus cajan.
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Induction of phytoalexins in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) in response to inoculation with Fusarium udum and other treatments.
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Induced isoflavonoids from fungus-infected stems of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan).