Details for Shikonin
Shikonin
111Category: Intermediates
CAS NO: 517-89-5 EC NO: Molecular Formula: C16H16O5 Molecular Weight: 288.2952 Specification: InChI: InChI=1/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3/t10-/m1/s1 Product description:
Product Name: Shikonin
Botanical Name: Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Part Used: Root
Main Active Ingredient: Shikonin
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Specification:
98% Shikonin
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Active Ingredient: Shikonin
CAS No.:517-89-5
Mol. Formula: C16H16O5
Mol. Weight: 288.30
Structural formula:
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Description:
Sweet and salty in flavor, cold in nature, shikonin acts on the heart and liver channels.
The herb is mainly effective in the heart, liver and blood. Its sweet and cold properties
clear away heat and moisturize dryness. The effects of the herb include removing
bloodheat, promoting blood circulation, and loosening the bowel. It is used for the
syndromes eruption, measles with subcutaneous dark purple rashes, swollen throat,
and suppurative infections on body surface, particularly for the patients who are
complicated by constipation.
Main Function:
1.Anti-bacterial,antiviral activity;
2.Anti-fertility effect,antipyretic effect;
3.Anti-tumor effects;
4.Stop bleeding,promote coagulation;
5.Work on the smooth of gastrointestinal muscle;
6.Hypoglycemic effect;
7.Liver Protection;
8.Anti-allergy effect;
9.Acne treatment;
10.Relax cardiovascular system.
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Specification Sheet
Items
Specification
Shikonin
≥98% HPLC
Appearance
Fine dark purple powder
Odor
Characteristic
Taste
Characteristic
Particle size
NLT 95% pass 80 mesh
Loss on drying
≤5%
Heavy metals
<10ppm
Irradiation
Irradiation Free
GMO
GMO Free
As
<1ppm
Pb
<3ppm
Total Plate Count
<10000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold
<300cfu/g
E.Coli
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
Physical Standard
CP2010
Chemical&Microorganism
StandardUSP34
Synonyms: 1,4-naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-;5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)-1,4-naphthoquinone;5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione;5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl]naphthalene-1,4-dione;5,8-Dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-Pent-3-Enyl]Naphthalene-1,4-Dione; Molecular Structure: 
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