Bioactivity | Lapachol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Lapachol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Lapachol, a natural naphthoquinone, is an orally active, potent DHODH inhibitor. Lapachol has immunosuppressive activity on lymphocytes through its direct ability to block DHODH activity and inhibit pyrimidine synthesis. Lapachol is a vitamin K antagonist with antitumor activity and can inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in neoplastic cells. Lapachol has anti-Leishmania activity. |
CAS | 84-79-7 |
Formula | C₁₅H₁₄O₃ |
Molar Mass | 242.27 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |