Cantharidin

Detailed Product Description

Animal source: the Mylabris phalerata Pallas and the Mylabris cichorii L.de of Meloidae .
Alternative Product ID:
Hexahydro-3a, 7a-dimethyl-4, 7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1, 3-dione.
ChemicalName:2,6-Dimethyl-4,10-dioxatricyclo-[5.2.1.02,6]decane-3,5-dione.
Chemical Formula: C10H12O4.
Molecular Weight: 196.20.
Melting point:212.
Solubility: DMSO (10 mg/ml) or ethanol (8 mg/ml).
CAS Number: 56-25-7.
Appearance: white solid.
Description: At the usual temperature, Cantharidin is an odorless, colorless compound that is soluble in various organic solvents but only slightly soluble in water, isolated from the Spanish fly or blistering beetle (Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria) and other insects. It is a potent and specific inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). This compound can produce severe skin inflammation, and is extremely toxic if ingested orally.
Pharmacology function:
prevents tumour coming;
Treat skin red sparkle or increase grow of hair;
N-hydroxycantharidimide be Strengthened liver cancer treatment.