Anemonin

Anemonin[1]
IUPAC name

trans-4,7-Dioxadispiro[4.0.46.25]dodeca-1,9-diene-3,8-dione
Identifiers
CAS number 508-44-1 Y
PubChem 10496
ChemSpider 10064 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H8O4
Molar mass 192.17 g mol−1
Appearance Colourless, odourless solid
Density 1.45g/cm3
Melting point

158 °C
Boiling point

535.7 °C @ 760mmHg
Solubility in water low
Solubility in chloroform soluble
Hazards
Flash point 300.7 °C
LD50 150 mg·kg−1 (mouse, i. p.)
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Anemonin is a compound found in plants of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is the dimerization product of the toxin protoanemonin[2] and is easily hydrolysed to a dicarboxylic acid.[3]

The substance is named for the plant genus Anemone, where it was first identified.[4] Antispasmodic and analgetic properties have been described.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Anemonin". DrugLead. http://www.druglead.com/chemical/Anemonin.html. Retrieved 27 November 2010. 
  2. ^ List, PH; Hörhammer, L, eds (1979) (in German). Hagers Handbuch der pharmazeutischen Praxis (4 ed.). Springer Verlag. ISBN 3-540-07738-3. 
  3. ^ "Aktuelles aus der Natur" (in German). TU Graz. 2 April 2009. p. 4. http://www.orgc.tugraz.at/hoegroup/naturst/Akt_2009_04_02.pdf. Retrieved 27 November 2010. 
  4. ^ Chemie der organischen Verbindungen, Carl Löwig (German)
  5. ^ Anemonin, Wissenschaft online (German)