CAS No. 104012-37-5

Batch: Purity:99.84
Tussilagone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 104012-37-5
Molecular Formula

C23H34O5

Molecular Weight (MW) 390.51
SMILES CCC(=CC(=O)OC1CC(C2C(C1=C)CC(=O)C2C(C)OC(=O)C)C(C)C)C

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Tussilagone is a natural sesquiterpenoid isolated from Tussilago farfara that exhibits potent anti-inflammatory activity. It inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory cascades by suppressing the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Downstream, tussilagone blocks NF-kB activation and reduces the production of pro-inflammatory mediators including nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2, attenuating inflammatory responses in cellular 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 78 mg/mL (199.73 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
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.