Description
Lapachol is a naphthoquinone that was first isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae (Bignoniaceae). Lapachol shows anti-abscess, anti-ulcer, antileishmanial, anticarcinomic, antiedemic, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antiseptic, antitumor, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and pesticidal activities.
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)naphthalene-1,2-dione
Molecular Formula
C15H14O3
Canonical SMILES
CC(=CCC1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)C1=O)O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-9(2)7-8-12-13(16)10-5-3-4-6-11(10)14(17)15(12)18/h3-7,16H,8H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
CWPGNVFCJOPXFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
390.1±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
141-143 ºC(lit.)
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335