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20-Hydroxyecdysone

Also known as Crustecdysone, beta-Ecdysone, Isoinokosterone

CAS 5289-74-7Formula C27H44O7Molar mass 480.64 g/molEC 811-097-1
GHS signal word: Warning. Pictograms: Hazardous to the environment 76 suppliers listed
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20-Hydroxyecdysone chemical structure, C27H44O7, CAS 5289-74-7
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
5289-74-7
Formula
C27H44O7
Molar mass
480.64 g/mol
EC number
811-097-1
HS code
291440
Category
Steroids and sterols

What is 20-Hydroxyecdysone?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

20-hydroxyecdysone is an ecdysteroid that is ecdysone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 20. It has a role as an animal metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is an ecdysteroid, a phytoecdysteroid, a 3beta-sterol, a 20-hydroxy steroid, a 2beta-hydroxy steroid, a 14alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 22-hydroxy steroid and a 25-hydroxy steroid. It is functionally related to an ecdysone.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
(2S,3R,5R,9R,10R,13R,14S,17S)-2,3,14-trihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R,3R)-2,3,6-trihydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,9,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-6-one
CAS number
5289-74-7 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
811-097-1
Molecular formula
C27H44O7
UNII
779A7KPL0Y
MDL number
MFCD00036740
InChIKey
NKDFYOWSKOHCCO-YPVLXUMRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C27H44O7/c1-23(2,32)9-8-22(31)26(5,33)21-7-11-27(34)16-12-18(28)17-13-19(29)20(30)14-24(17,3)15(16)6-10-25(21,27)4/h12,15,17,19-22,29-34H,6-11,13-14H2,1-5H3/t15-,17-,19+,20-,21-,22+,24+,25+,26+,27+/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)(O)CCC(O)C(C)(O)C1CCC2(O)C3=CC(=O)C4CC(O)C(O)CC4(C)C3CCC12C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3C(=CC(=O)[C@H]4[C@@]3(C[C@@H]([C@@H](C4)O)O)C)[C@@]1(CC[C@@H]2[C@](C)([C@@H](CCC(C)(C)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Crustecdysone
  • beta-Ecdysone
  • Isoinokosterone
  • Commisterone
  • Crustecdyson
  • Ecdysteron
  • Viticosterone
  • Ekdisten
  • beta-ECDYSTERONE
  • 20-OH ecdysone
  • Ecdysten
  • Bio 101
  • 2beta,3beta,14alpha,20,22R,25-hexahydroxy-5beta-cholest-7-en-6-one
  • Cholest-7-en-6-one, 2,3,14,20,22,25-hexahydroxy-, (2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-
  • 20-Hydroxy-alpha-ecdysone
  • Hydroxyecdysone
  • (+)-20-Hydroxyecdysone
  • (2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-2,3,14,20,22,25-hexahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
  • b-Ecdysone
  • beta-Ecdisone
  • 20beta-hydroxyecdysone
  • (+)-Ecdysterone
  • Ecdystene
  • Sarconeos
  • (22R)-2beta,3beta,14,20,22,25-Hexahydroxy-5beta-cholest-7-en-6-one
Show all 33 synonyms
  • 20-Hydroxyedysone
  • ?- Ecdysone
  • 20-beta-Ecdysterone
  • Beta-Ecdysterone CRS
  • 20-Hydroxy-a-ecdysone
  • Crustecdysone (Standard)
  • a-Ecdysone,2,3,14,20,22,25-hexahydroxy-7-cholesten-6-one
  • Cholest-7-en-6-one, 2,3,14,20,22,25-hexahydroxy-, (2b,3b,5b,22R)-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
480.64 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
480.3087 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.85calc.
Topological polar surface area
138.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
6calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
7calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
34calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.89calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
10calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1C=C2C3CCCC3CCC2C2CCCCC12

O=C1C=C2C3CCCC3CCC2C2CCCCC12

4 rings, 18 atoms.

113 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (3)
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • antimicrobial agent
  • antiviral agent
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • metabolite
  • plant metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 20-Hydroxyecdysone is traded under.

HS 2914.40Indicative HS code

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

World exports in 2024
$199M
+2.5% vs 2023, imports $247M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China29.5%
  2. Germany14.4%
  3. Netherlands12.7%
Top importers
  1. United States37.2%
  2. Netherlands8.5%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for 20-Hydroxyecdysone is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about 20-Hydroxyecdysone, based on the data on this page

What is 20-Hydroxyecdysone?

20-hydroxyecdysone is an ecdysteroid that is ecdysone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 20. It has a role as an animal metabolite and a plant metabolite.

What is the CAS number of 20-Hydroxyecdysone?

The CAS registry number of 20-Hydroxyecdysone is 5289-74-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 20-Hydroxyecdysone?

The molecular formula of 20-Hydroxyecdysone is C27H44O7 and its molar mass is 480.64 g/mol.

What is 20-Hydroxyecdysone used for?

Known uses and roles of 20-Hydroxyecdysone include animal metabolite, antimicrobial agent, antiviral agent, eukaryotic metabolite, metabolite and 1 more.

Is 20-Hydroxyecdysone hazardous?

20-Hydroxyecdysone carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: very toxic to aquatic life, very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 20-Hydroxyecdysone?

20-Hydroxyecdysone is usually classified under HS code 291440 (Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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