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Mangostin



Mangostin
IUPAC name 3,6,8-Trihydroxy-2-methoxy-1,7-
bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one
Identifiers
CAS number 6147-11-1
PubChem 5281650
SMILES CC(=CCC1=C(C=C2C(=C1O)C(=O)C3=C
(C(=C(C=C3O2)O)OC)CC=C(C)C)O)C
Properties
Molecular formula C24H26O6
Molar mass 410.45 g/mol
Appearance Yellow crystalline solid
Melting point

182 °C, 455 K, 360 °F

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Mangostin is a natural organic compound isolated from various parts of the mangosteen tree (Garcinia mangostana). It is a yellow crystalline solid with a xanthone core structure. Mangostin and a variety of other xanthones from mangosteen have been investigated for biological properties including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.[1]

References

  1. ^ Jung H, Su B, Keller W, Mehta R, Kinghorn A (2006). "Antioxidant xanthones from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana (Mangosteen)". J. Agric. Food Chem. 54 (6): 2077-82. PMID 16536578.
 
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