4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-one has antibacterial actiyity, it exhibits inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and its drug-resistant strains. 4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-one has a strong inhibitory effect on cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) phosphodiesterase. It also shows cytotoxicity against the tumor cell lines, U937 and HepG2.

18110-87-7

C16H12N2O3

280.28

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years