CAS No. 37558-16-0

Phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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CAS Number 37558-16-0
Molecular Formula

C28H40O8

Molecular Weight (MW) 504.61

Biological Activity

Phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate (PDBu) is a potent activator of protein kinase C (PKC). By mimicking endogenous diacylglycerol at the C1 domain, PDBu triggers PKC membrane translocation and activates downstream signaling pathways. This continuous activation stimulates cellular responses such as epidermal hyperplasia, inflammation, and ornithine decarboxylase induction, functioning as a major tumor promoter in mouse skin carcinogenesis models. [1]

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.