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ALX-270-160 Revised 27-Sep-07
Castanospermine
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SYNONYMS (1S,6S,7R,8R,8aR)-1,6,7,8-Tetrahydroxyoctahydroindolizine
PRODUCT LINE Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Other Signal Transduction Pathway Modulators
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ALX-270-160-M010   10 mg 60.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-270-160-M050   50 mg 180.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C8H15NO4
MW: 189.2
CAS NUMBER: 79831-76-8
MERCK INDEX: 14: 1896
SOURCE/HOST: Isolated from Castanospermum australe seeds.
PURITY: ≥98%
APPEARANCE: White to off-white solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +4°C
HANDLING: Protect from moisture.

Product Description
Plant alkaloid. Potent inhibitor of α- and β-glucosidase activity in fibroblast extracts; inhibits the glycoprotein processing cycle. Exhibits antiviral properties. Prevents angiogenesis.
Product Specific Literature References
Castanospermine inhibits the processing of the oligosaccharide portion of the influenza viral hemagglutinin: Y.T. Pan, et al.; Biochemistry 22, 3975 (1983) Abstract
Glycoproteins: their structure, biosynthesis and possible clinical implications: H. Schachter; Clin. Biochem. 17, 3 (1984) Abstract
The effects of processing inhibitors of N-linked oligosaccharides on the intracellular migration of glycoprotein E2 of mouse hepatitis virus and the maturation of coronavirus particles: R. Repp, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 260, 15873 (1985) Abstract; Full Text
Effects of the anti-inflammatory compounds castanospermine, mannose-6- phosphate and fucoidan on allograft rejection and elicited peritoneal exudates: M.R. Bartlett, et al.; Immunol. Cell Biol. 72, 367 (1994) Abstract
Antiviral activity and metabolism of the castanospermine derivative MDL 28,574, in cells infected with herpes simplex virus type 2: S.P. Ahmed, et al.; BBRC 208, 267 (1995) Abstract
The alpha-glucosidase I inhibitor castanospermine alters endothelial cell glycosylation, prevents angiogenesis, and inhibits tumor growth: R. Pili, et al.; Cancer Res. 55, 2920 (1995) Abstract
Perturbation of free oligosaccharide trafficking in endoplasmic reticulum glucosidase I-deficient and castanospermine-treated cells: C. Durrant & S.E. Moore; Biochem. J. 365, 239 (2002) Abstract
 
 
ALX-270-231 Revised 28-Feb-08
Caffeic acid
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SYNONYMS 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid
PRODUCT LINE Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Anti-inflammatory Agents
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ALX-270-231-M250   250 mg 10.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-270-231-G001   1 g 14.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C9H8O4
MW: 180.2
CAS NUMBER: 331-39-5
MERCK INDEX: 14: 1635
SOURCE/HOST: Synthetic.
PURITY: ≥97%
APPEARANCE: Off-white to brown crystalline solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in 100% ethanol, DMSO or dimethyl formamide; also soluble in PBS, pH 7.2.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +20°C
USE/STABILITY: Stable for at least 2 years when stored at +20°C. Organic stock solutions are stable for at least 6 months when stored at –20 °C. Store aqueous solutions of the product on ice and use within 12 hours of preparation.

Product Description

Naturally occuring phenolic compound found in many fruits, vegetables and herbs, including coffee. Shows anti-tumor, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibitor of 5- and 12-lipoxygenase (LO).

Product Specific Literature References
Caffeic acid is a selective inhibitor for leukotriene biosynthesis: Y. Koshihara, et al.; Biochim. Biophys. Acta 792, 92 (1984) Abstract
Inhibitory effect of caffeic acid esters on azoxymethane-induced biochemical changes and aberrant crypt foci formation in rat colon: C.V. Rao, et al.; Cancer Res. 53, 4182 (1993) Abstract
Inhibition of arachidonate lipoxygenase activities by 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanol, a phenolic compound from olives: N. Kohyama, et al.; Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. 61, 347 (1997) Abstract
Caffeic acid derivatives: in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory properties: F.M. da Cunha, et al.; Free Radic. Res. 38, 1241 (2004) Abstract
Novel and therapeutic effect of caffeic acid and caffeic acid phenyl ester on hepatocarcinoma cells: complete regression of hepatoma growth and metastasis by dual mechanism: T.W. Chung, et al.; FASEB J. 18, 1670 (2004) Abstract
Anti-HIV activities of natural antioxidant caffeic acid derivatives: toward an antiviral supplementation diet: F. Bailly & P. Cotelle; Curr. Med. Chem. 12, 1811 (2005) Abstract
 
 
ALX-270-244 Revised 03-Apr-08
Caffeic acid phenylethyl ester
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SYNONYMS CAPE
Phenethyl caffeiate
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester
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PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Anti-inflammatory Agents
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ALX-270-244-M010   10 mg 20.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-270-244-M050   50 mg 60.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C17H16O4
MW: 284.3
CAS NUMBER: 115610-29-2
SOURCE/HOST: Synthetic.
PURITY: ≥97% (HPLC)
APPEARANCE: White to off-white crystalline solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in DMSO, 100% ethanol, methanol, acetone or acetonitrile; insoluble in water.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: -20°C
USE/STABILITY: Stable for at least one year after receipt when stored at –20°C.
HANDLING: Protect from light and moisture.
HAZARD: IRRITANT.

Product Description
Active component of propolis from honeybee hives, known to have anti-mitogenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Potent and specific inhibitor of NF-κB activation, induced by TNF-α (Prod. No. ALX-522-008 (human) or Prod. No. ALX-522-009 (mouse)), PMA (Prod. No. ALX-445-004) and other inflammatory agents. Exhibits inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase (IC50=7µM). Suppresses lipid peroxidation and inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, protein tyrosine kinase and lipoxygenase activities. Induces apoptosis.
Product Specific Literature References
Hydroxylated aromatic inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase: T.R. Burke Jr., et al.; J. Med. Chem. 38, 4171 (1995) Abstract
Apoptosis and altered redox state induced by caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in transformed rat fibroblast cells: C. Chiao, et al.; Cancer Res. 55, 3576 (1995) Abstract
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester is a potent and specific inhibitor of activation of nuclear transcription factor NF-kappa B: K. Natarajan, et al.; PNAS 93, 9090 (1996) Abstract
Inhibitory effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on the activity and expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human oral epithelial cells and in a rat model of inflammation: P. Michaluart, et al.; Cancer Res. 59, 2347 (1999) Abstract
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester induces leukocyte apoptosis, modulates nuclear factor-kappa B and suppresses acute inflammation: Z. Orban, et al.; Neuroimmunomodulation 7, 99 (2000) Abstract
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester inhibits T-cell activation by targeting both nuclear factor of activated T-cells and NF-kappaB transcription factors: N. Marquez, et al.; J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 308, 993 (2004) Abstract
Caffeic acid derivatives: in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory properties: F.M. da Cunha, et al.; Free Radic. Res. 38, 1241 (2004) Abstract
Drastic effect of several caffeic acid derivatives on the induction of heme oxygenase-1 expression revealed by quantitative real-time RT-PCR: K. Suzuki, et al.; Biofactors 28, 151 (2006) Abstract
 
 
ALX-350-027 Revised 19-Aug-08
Calphostin C
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SYNONYMS UCN-1028C
PRODUCT LINE Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Protein Kinase Inhibitors
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ALX-350-027-C100   100 µg 85.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-350-027-M001   1 mg 595.00 USD Add To Cart
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FORMULA: C44H38O14
MW: 790.8
CAS NUMBER: 121263-19-2
SOURCE/HOST: Isolated from Cladosporium cladosporioides MST-FP1798.
PURITY: ≥95% (HPLC)
APPEARANCE: Dark red solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol, DMSO or dimethyl formamide; insoluble in water.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +4°C
USE/STABILITY: Stock solutions are stable for 3 months when stored at -20°C.
HANDLING: Protect from light.

Product Description
Potent and selective inhibitor of the protein kinase C (PKC) regulatory site of diacylglycerol and phorbol esters. At higher concentrations inhibits myosin light chain kinase, cAMP-dependent protein kinase, protein kinase G and pp60v-src protein tyrosine kinase. Induces apoptotic DNA fragmentation and cell death. Kills breast cancer cells. Has antiviral potential. Inhibits cardiac L-type Ca2+ channels.
Product Specific Literature References
Calphostin C (UCN-1028C), a novel microbial compound, is a highly potent and specific inhibitor of protein kinase C: E. Kobayashi, et al.; BBRC 159, 548 (1989) Abstract
Potent and specific inhibitors of protein kinase C of microbial origin: T. Tamaoki and H. Nakano; Biotechnology 8, 732 (1990) Abstract
Inhibition of protein kinase C by calphostin C is light-dependent: R.F. Bruns, et al.; BBRC 176, 288 (1991) Abstract
Irreversible oxidative inactivation of protein kinase C by photosensitive inhibitor calphostin C: R. Gopalakrishna, et al.; FEBS Lett. 314, 149 (1992) Abstract
Calphostin C, a specific protein kinase C inhibitor, activates human neutrophils: effect on phospholipase A2 and aggregation: S. Svetlov and S. Nigam; Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1177, 75 (1993) Abstract
Induction of apoptotic DNA fragmentation and cell death in HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells by pharmacological inhibitors of protein kinase C: W.D. Jarvis, et al.; Cancer Res. 54, 1707 (1994) Abstract
Growth inhibition of herpes simplex virus-type 1 in calphostin C-treated astrocytes: C.G. Castagnino, et al.; Intervirology 38, 332 (1995) Abstract
Calphostin C, a widely used protein kinase C inhibitor, directly and potently blocks L-type Ca channels: H.C. Hartzell & A. Rinderknecht; Am. J. Physiol. 270, C1293 (1996) Abstract
Pharmacokinetic features and metabolism of calphostin C, a naturally occurring perylenequinone with antileukemic activity: C.L. Chen, et al.; Pharm. Res. 16, 1003 (1999) Abstract
Potent killing of paclitaxel- and doxorubicin-resistant breast cancer cells by calphostin C accompanied by cytoplasmic vacuolization: B. Guo, et al.; Breast Cancer Res. Treat. 82, 125 (2003) Abstract
 
 
ALX-350-030 Revised 07-Apr-08
Hypericin (native)
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PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Protein Kinase Inhibitors
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ALX-350-030-M001   1 mg 50.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-350-030-M005   5 mg 200.00 USD Add To Cart
ALX-350-030-M010   10 mg 370.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C30H16O8
MW: 504.4
CAS NUMBER: 548-04-9
MERCK INDEX: 14: 4863
SOURCE/HOST: Isolated from Hypericum perforatum.
PURITY: ≥98%
APPEARANCE: Black to black-red powder.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in DMSO, 100% ethanol, methanol, acetone, ethylmethylketone, pyridine or other organic solvents and bases.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +4°C
HANDLING: Protect from light.
HAZARD: MAY BE TERATOGENIC. HARMFUL. MAY BE MUTAGENIC.

Product Description
Inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC). Shows anti-viral and anti-retroviral activity. Displays antineoplastic and antitumor activities. Inhibits casein kinase II (CKII) and MAP kinase. Bright red fluorescence emission and photostability. Antidepressant.
Product Specific Literature References
Therapeutic agents with dramatic antiretroviral activity and little toxicity at effective doses: aromatic polycyclic diones hypericin and pseudohypericin: D. Meruelo, et al.; PNAS 85, 5230 (1988) Abstract
Hypericin and pseudohypericin specifically inhibit protein kinase C: possible relation to their antiretroviral activity: I. Takahashi, et al.; BBRC 165, 1207 (1989) Abstract
Evaluation of the antiviral activity of anthraquinones, anthrones and anthraquinone derivatives against human cytomegalovirus: D.L. Barnard, et al.; Antiviral Res. 17, 63 (1992) Abstract
Photosensitized inhibition of growth factor-regulated protein kinases by hypericin: P. Agostinis, et al.; Biochem. Pharmacol. 49, 1615 (1995) Abstract
Growth inhibition and apoptosis in human neuroblastoma SK-N-SH cells induced by hypericin, a potent inhibitor of protein kinase C: W. Zhang, et al.; Cancer Lett. 96, 31 (1995) Abstract
Hypericin-induced photosensitization of HeLa cells leads to apoptosis or necrosis. Involvement of cytochrome c and procaspase-3 activation in the mechanism of apoptosis: A. Vantieghem, et al.; FEBS Lett. 440, 19 (1998) Abstract
The activation of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways protects HeLa cells from apoptosis following photodynamic therapy with hypericin: Z. Assefa, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 274, 8788 (1999) Abstract; Full Text
Over-expression of Bcl-2 does not protect cells from hypericin photo- induced mitochondrial membrane depolarization, but delays subsequent events in the apoptotic pathway: R. Chaloupka, et al.; FEBS Lett. 462, 295 (1999) Abstract
Hypericin induces both differentiation and apoptosis in human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells: K.T. Lee, et al.; Biol. Pharm. Bull. 22, 1271 (1999) Abstract
Apoptotic and anti-apoptotic signaling pathways induced by photodynamic therapy with hypericin: P. Agostinis, et al.; Adv. Enzyme Regul. 40, 157 (2000) Abstract
Hypericin--a new antiviral and antitumor photosensitizer: mechanism of action and interaction with biological macromolecules: P. Miskovsky; Curr. Drug Targets 3, 55 (2002), (Review) Abstract
Hypericin--the facts about a controversial agent: A. Kubin, et al.; Curr. Pharm. Des. 11, 233 (2005), (Review) Abstract
Cellular mechanisms and prospective applications of hypericin in photodynamic therapy: T. Kiesslich, et al.; Curr. Med. Chem. 13, 2189 (2006), (Review) Abstract
 
 
ALX-350-113 Revised 28-May-08
Gossypol
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SYNONYMS 2,2’-bis[8-Formyl-1,6,7-trihydroxy-5-isopropyl-3-
methylnaphthalene]
PRODUCT LINE Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Antitumor Reagents
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ALX-350-113-M100   100 mg 90.00 USD Add To Cart
Product Specification
FORMULA: C30H30O8
MW: 518.6
CAS NUMBER: 303-45-7
MERCK INDEX: 14: 4528
RTECS: DU3100000
SOURCE/HOST: Isolated from Gossypium genus, Malvaceae.
PURITY: ≥90%
APPEARANCE: Off-white to yellow solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in acetone or DMSO; sparingly soluble in 100% ethanol (2mg/ml) or methanol (2mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: +4°C
HANDLING: Protect from light.
HAZARD: MAY BE CARCINOGENIC. HARMFUL.

Product Description
Mixture of ~65% (+)- and ~35% (-)-enantiomers. Male antifertility agent. Shows antitumor, antiviral and antioxidant actions. Small molecule inhibitor of Bcl-2/Bcl-XL. Induces apoptosis. Synergizes with radiation and chemotherapy in vitro. Reversible inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2B (PP2B; calcineurin). Protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor.
Product Specific Literature References
Binding of gossypol to purified tubulin and inhibition of its assembly into microtubules: F.J. Medrano and J.M. Andreu; Eur. J. Biochem. 158, 63 (1986) Abstract
Differential inhibition of protein kinase C subtypes: J.M. Pelosin, et al.; BBRC 169, 1040 (1990) Abstract
Induction of apoptotic DNA fragmentation and cell death in HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells by pharmacological inhibitors of protein kinase C: W.D. Jarvis, et al.; Cancer Res. 54, 1707 (1994) Abstract
Gossypol arrests human benign prostatic hyperplastic cell growth at G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle: F. Shidaifat, et al.; Anticancer Res. 17, 1003 (1997) Abstract
Inhibition of huntingtin fibrillogenesis by specific antibodies and small molecules: implications for Huntington’s disease therapy: V. Heiser, et al.; PNAS 97, 6739 (2000) Abstract; Full Text
Cytotoxic effect of gossypol on colon carcinoma cells: X. Wang, et al.; Life Sci. 67, 2663 (2000) Abstract
Reversible inhibition of calcineurin by the polyphenolic aldehyde gossypol: R. Baumgrass, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 276, 47914 (2001) Abstract; Full Text
Toxicity of (+)- and (-)-gossypol to the plant pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani: L.S. Puckhaber, et al.; J. Agric. Food Chem. 50, 7017 (2002) Abstract
Telomerase inhibitors in anticancer therapy: gossypol as a potential telomerase inhibitor: M. Mego; Bratisl. Lek. Listy 103, 378 (2002) Abstract
An in vitro study of inhibitory activity of gossypol, a cottonseed extract, in human carcinoma cell lines: M. Le Blanc, et al.; Pharmacol. Res. 46, 551 (2002) Abstract
Gossypol induces chloride secretion in rat proximal colon: G. Kuhn, et al.; Eur. J. Pharmacol. 457, 187 (2002) Abstract
Determination of the absolute configuration and solution conformation of gossypol by vibrational circular dichroism: T.B. Freedman, et al.; Chirality 15, 196 (2003) Abstract
In vitro effects of the BH3 mimetic, (-)-gossypol, on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells: C.L. Oliver, et al.; Clin. Cancer Res. 10, 7757 (2004) Abstract; Full Text
The inhibitory effects of gossypol on human prostate cancer cells-PC3 are associated with transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1) signal transduction pathway: J. Jiang, et al.; Anticancer Res. 24, 19 (2004) Abstract
(-)-Gossypol enhances response to radiation therapy and results in tumor regression of human prostate cancer: L. Xu, et al.; Mol. Cancer Ther. 4, 197 (2005) Abstract; Full Text
Investigations on gossypol: past and present developments: K. Dodou; Expert Opin. Investig. Drugs 14, 1419 (2005) Abstract
An in vitro study of cytotoxic effects of gossypol on human epidermoid larynx carcinoma cell line (HEp-2): E. Konac, et al.; Exp. Oncol. 27, 81 (2005) Abstract; Full Text
 
 
ALX-350-138 Revised 05-Dec-06
Hexaprenylhydroquinone
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SYNONYMS HPH
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PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Antiviral / anti-HIV Agents
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ALX-350-138-M001   1 mg 160.00 USD Add To Cart
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FORMULA: C36H54O2
MW: 518.8
CAS NUMBER: 119980-00-6
SOURCE/HOST: Isolated from Sarcotragus sp.
PURITY: ≥97% (HPLC)
APPEARANCE: Off-white to brown solid.
SOLUBILITY: Soluble in DMSO or 100% ethanol.
SHIPPING: AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE: -20°C
HANDLING: Protect from light.
IDENTITY: Identity determined by MS, 1H-NMR.

Product Description
Potent inhibitor of HIV reverse transcriptase and cellular DNA polymerase. Inhibitor of CDC25A. Similar compounds have shown inhibitory effects on phospholipase A2.
Product Specific Literature References
Three new heptaprenylhydroquinone derivatives from the sponge Ircinia fasciculata: Y. Venkateswarlu and M. Venkata Rami Reddy; J. Nat. Prod. 57, 1286 (1994)
Biological effects of prenylated hydroquinones: structure-activity relationship studies in antimicrobial, brine shrimp, and fish lethality assays: S. De Rosa, et al.; J. Nat. Prod. 57, 1711 (1994) Abstract
Mode of inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase by 2-hexaprenylhydroquinone, a novel general inhibitor of RNA-and DNA-directed DNA polymerases: S. Loya, et al.; Biochem. J. 324, 721 (1997) Abstract; Full Text
Polyprenyl-hydroquinones and -furans from three marine sponges inhibit the cell cycle regulating phosphatase CDC25A: I. Erdogan-Orhan, et al.; Nat. Prod. Res. 18, 1 (2004) Abstract
General Literature References
Effects of marine 2-polyprenyl-1,4-hydroquinones on phospholipase A2 activity and some inflammatory responses: B. Gil, et al.; Eur. J. Pharmacol. 285, 281 (1995) Abstract
 
 
ALX-350-155 Revised 03-Apr-08
Dammarenolic acid
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SYNONYMS (20S)-Hydroxy-3,4-seco-4(28),24-dammaradien-3-carboxylic acid
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PRODUCT CATEGORY Natural Products - Antiviral / anti-HIV Agents
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ALX-350-155-M005   5 mg 90.00 USD Add To Cart
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FORMULA: C30H50O3