Product Description: (Rac)-Dehydrocostus Lactone ((Rac)-Epiligulyl oxide) is a natural product with antiparasitic activity. (Rac)-Dehydrocostus Lactone can significantly inhibit the growth of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. (Rac)-Dehydrocostus Lactone exhibits a broad spectrum of biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral and antimicrobial activities. (Rac)-Dehydrocostus Lactone also has antifungal, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiulcer and antihelminthic effects. (Rac)-Dehydrocostus Lactone exhibits different IC(50) values in cytotoxicity tests and has a high selectivity index[1].
Formula: C15H18O2
References: [1]Antitrypanosomal sesquiterpene lactones from Saussurea costus
CAS Number: 74299-48-2
Molecular Weight: 230.30
Research Area: cancer
Target: Fungal