Violacein

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Violacein Structure
Violacein structure
Common Name Violacein
CAS Number 548-54-9 Molecular Weight 343.34
Density 1.549g/cm3 Boiling Point 821.4ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H13N3O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 450.6ºC

 Use of Violacein


Violacein, a secondary metabolite produced by several microorganisms, possesses potent anticancer and low side effects. Violacein possesses antioxidant properties. Apoptosis inducer[1][2].

 Names

Name Violacein
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 Violacein Biological Activity

Description Violacein, a secondary metabolite produced by several microorganisms, possesses potent anticancer and low side effects. Violacein possesses antioxidant properties. Apoptosis inducer[1][2].
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Target

Microbial Metabolite

In Vitro Violacein (0.25-3 µM; 24h; HCT116 and HT29 cells) possesses anticancer activity in both 2D and 3D cell models[1]. Violacein decreases RTKs expression and disturbs signaling pathways in CRC cells[1]. Cell Viability Assay[1]. Cell Line: HCT116 and HT29 (1.8 × 104 cells/well-100 µL) cells. Concentration: 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 µM. Incubation Time: 24h. Result: In the 2D culture model, the violacein treatment reduced the cell viability, since there was a decrease in formazan production in the HT29 and HCT116 cell lines. Moreover, HT29 was more sensitive to violacein, as evidenced by the IC50 value (0.6 μM) compared to HCT116 (1.2 μM).
References

[1]. Patricia F de Souza Oliveira, et al. Violacein negatively modulates the colorectal cancer survival and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. J Cell Biochem. 2022 Jul;123(7):1247-1258.  

[2]. Marlon Konzen, et al. Antioxidant properties of violacein: possible relation on its biological function. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Dec 15;14(24):8307-13.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.549g/cm3
Boiling Point 821.4ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H13N3O3
Molecular Weight 343.34
Flash Point 450.6ºC
Exact Mass 343.09600
PSA 101.20000
LogP 3.11110
Index of Refraction 1.804

 Safety Information

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HS Code 2933990090

 Customs

HS Code 2933990090
Summary 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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 Synonyms

(3Z)-3-[5-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)-2-oxo-1H-pyrrol-3-ylidene]-1H-indol-2-one