Title: Hyenanchin
CAS Registry Number: 3484-46-6
CAS Name: [1aS-(1aa,1bb,2b,5b,6a,6ab,7b,7aa,8R*)]-Hexahydro-1b,6,8-trihydroxy-6a-methyl-8-(1-methylethenyl)spiro[2,5-methano-7H-oxireno[3,4]cyclopent[1,2-d]oxepin-7,2¢-oxiran]-3(2H)-one
Additional Names: hyaenanchin; hyenancin; mellitoxin
Molecular Formula: C15H18O7
Molecular Weight: 310.30
Percent Composition: C 58.06%, H 5.85%, O 36.09%
Literature References: Isolated from fruit of Hyaenanche globosa Lamb., Euphorbiaceae: Henry, J. Chem. Soc. 117, 1619 (1920). Structure and identity with mellitoxin: Jommi et al., Chim. Ind. (Milan) 46, 549 (1964), C.A. 61, 5697 (1964).
Properties: Crystals, mp 225-235°. Soly in water at 15°: 1.18%; more sol in hot water; sparingly sol in alcohol, acetone, ethyl acetate. [a]D15 +14.7° (water).
Melting point: mp 225-235°
Optical Rotation: [a]D15 +14.7° (water)
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |