Description
[ Cas No. ] 548-04-9
[ Molecular Formula ] C30H16O8
[ Formula Weight ] 504.45
[ Appearance ] Brown Black Fine Powder
[ Botanical Source ] the mealy bug Nipaecoccus aurilanatus. Widespread in Hypericum spp. esp. Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort)
[ Purity ] 95%~99%
[ Usage ] For the determination and identification, pharmacological experiments
About Hypericin
Hypericin is a naphthodianthrone, a red-colored anthraquinone-derivative, which, together with hyperforin, is one of the principal active constituents of Hypericum (Saint John’s wort). Hypericin is believed to act as an antibiotic, antiviral and non-specific kinase inhibitor. Hypericin may inhibit the action of the enzyme dopamine β-hydroxylase, leading to increased dopamine levels, although thus possibly decreasing norepinephrine and epinephrine.
