Molecular Formula | C21H26O5 |
Molar Mass | 358.43 |
Density | 1.18±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 145 °C |
Boling Point | 574.6±50.0 °C(Predicted) |
BRN | 51355 |
pKa | 10.59±0.60(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
WGK Germany | 2 |
biological activity | Monascin is a kind of nitrogen pigment extracted from red yeast rice, has anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activity. Monascin also inhibits the activation of NOR. |
Animal Model: | SENCAR mouse using a UVB irradiation as an initiator and TPA as a promoter. |
Dosage: | 0.0025% in drinking water. |
Administration: | Orally daily for 2 weeks in drinking water. |
Result: | Reduced the number of the papillomas. |