CAS No. 34420-19-4

Batch: Purity:99.78
Lathyrol Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Lathyrol product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 34420-19-4
Molecular Formula

C20H30O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 334.45
SMILES CC1CC2(C(C1O)C(C(=C)CCC3C(C3(C)C)C=C(C2=O)C)O)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Lathyrol is a naturally occurring lathyrane diterpenoid that acts as a modulator of multidrug resistance (MDR) by targeting P-glycoprotein (ABCB1). By inhibiting P-glycoprotein-mediated drug efflux, lathyrol restores intracellular accumulation of chemotherapeutic agents in resistant cancer cells. This inhibition suppresses downstream transport pathways, enhancing cytotoxicity and reversing multidrug resistance in tumor models.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 85 mg/mL (254.14 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.