Castanospermine - CAS 79831-76-8

Castanospermine (CAT: I004913) is a natural alkaloid derived from the seeds of the Castanospermum australe tree. It is known for its inhibitory activity against glycosidases, enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Castanospermine acts by binding to the active site of glycosidases, preventing the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds. This inhibition can have various biological effects, including the modulation of protein glycosylation and the disruption of viral replication. Castanospermine has been studied for its potential antiviral, anticancer, and antiparasitic properties. It serves as a valuable tool in glycobiology research and drug development targeting glycosidase-related pathways.

Catalog Number: I004913

CAS Number: 79831-76-8

PubChem Substance ID:355036932

Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅NO₄

Molecular Weight:189.21

Purity: ≥95%

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Synonym

Synonyms(1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR)-octahydroindolizine-1,6,7,8-tetraol

Property

Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅NO₄
Molecular Weight189.21
Target:Glycosylases
SolubilitySoluble to 50 mM in DMSO and to 100 mM in water
Purity≥95%
StorageStore at RT
MDLMFCD00017555

Computed Descriptor

InChIInChI=1S/C8H15NO4/c10-4-1-2-9-3-5(11)7(12)8(13)6(4)9/h4-8,10-13H,1-3H2/t4-,5-,6+,7+,8+/m0/s1
InChIKeyJDVVGAQPNNXQDW-TVNFTVLESA-N
SMILESC1CN2CC(C(C(C2C1O)O)O)O