VISNAGIN

CAS NO.：82-57-5
Empirical Formula: C13H10O4
Molecular Weight: 230.22
MDL number: MFCD00005008
EINECS: 201-430-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-22 18:57:36

What is VISNAGIN?

Description

Visnagin (82-57-5) is a natural product isolated from the plant Ammi visnaga.? It displays protective effects against doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy via inhibition of mitochondrial malate dehydrogenase resulting in a decrease in cardiomyocyte apoptosis.1

Chemical properties

BEIGE FINE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of VISNAGIN

antiinflammatory, neuroprotective

Definition

ChEBI: Visnagin is a furanochromone that is furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one which is substituted at positions 4 and 7 by methoxy and methyl groups, respectively. Found in the toothpick-plant, Ammi visnaga. It has a role as a phytotoxin, an EC 1.1.1.37 (malate dehydrogenase) inhibitor, a vasodilator agent, an antihypertensive agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a furanochromone, an aromatic ether and a polyketide. It is functionally related to a 5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one.

Purification Methods

Crystallise visnagin from water. It is soluble in CHCl3 but slightly soluble in EtOH. [Aneja et al. Tetrahedron 3 230 1958, Beilstein 19 III/IV 2640.]

References

1) Liu et al. (2014), Visnagin protects against doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy through modulation of mitochondrial malate dehydrogenase; Sci. Transl. Med. 6 266ra170

Properties of VISNAGIN

Melting point:	139-142 °C
Boiling point:	292.2°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1302 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4300 (estimate)
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 25 mg/ml).
form	Fine Crystalline Powder
color	Beige
Stability:	Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.
CAS DataBase Reference	82-57-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for VISNAGIN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.