Lepidiline A

• CAT Number: I030642
• CAS Number: 596093-98-0
• Molecular Formula: C19H21ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 312.84
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,3-dibenzyl-4,5-dimethylimidazol-1-ium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H21N2.ClH/c1-16-17(2)21(14-19-11-7-4-8-12-19)15-20(16)13-18-9-5-3-6-10-18;/h3-12,15H,13-14H2,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: ZATWGHMQWRXUNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CC1=C([N+](=CN1CC2=CC=CC=C2)CC3=CC=CC=C3)C.[Cl-]

Lepidiline A (Cat No.: I030642) is an alkaloid isolated from plants of the Lepidium genus, known for their traditional medicinal use. It features a unique heterocyclic structure and exhibits notable biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Lepidiline A has been studied for its potential in modulating cellular signaling pathways and protecting against oxidative stress. As a natural product, it serves as a valuable lead compound in drug discovery and pharmacological research, particularly for developing therapeutics targeting infectious diseases, inflammation, and oxidative damage–related disorders.

Reference

[1]. Mlostoń G, et al. Synthesis and Cytotoxic Activity of Lepidilines A-D: Comparison with Some 4,5-Diphenyl Analogues and Related Imidazole-2-thiones. J Nat Prod. 2021 Nov 22.
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