| Bioactivity | Coixenolide can be isolated from coix seeds, and exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and pain-reducing activities. Coixenolide stimulates the lung, heart, striated and smooth muscles at low doses, while inhibits at high doses. Coixenolide dilates pulmonary veins and improves pulmonary blood circulation[1]. |
| CAS | 29066-43-1 |
| Formula | C38H70O4 |
| Molar Mass | 590.96 |
| Appearance | 油状物 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Hu AJ, et al., Ultrasound assisted supercritical fluid extraction of oil and coixenolide from adlay seed. Ultrason Sonochem. 2007 Feb;14(2):219-24. |