CAS No. 471-05-6

Batch: Purity:99.99
Zerumbone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Zerumbone product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 471-05-6
Molecular Formula

C15H22O

Molecular Weight (MW) 218.33
SMILES CC1=CCC(C=CC(=O)C(=CCC1)C)(C)C

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Zerumbone is a naturally occurring dietary sesquiterpene compound with antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. It suppresses the NF-kB pathway through the inhibition of IkappaB kinase activation, leading to the downregulation of antiapoptotic and metastatic gene products. These molecular alterations inhibit cancer cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, and suppress migration across various tumor models. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 44 mg/mL (201.52 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 44 mg/mL
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.