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Cycasin

Also known as Cykazine, beta-D-Glucosyloxyazoxymethane, beta-D-Glucosyloxyazoxymethase

CAS 14901-08-7Formula C8H16N2O7Molar mass 252.22 g/mol
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Cycasin chemical structure, C8H16N2O7, CAS 14901-08-7
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
14901-08-7
Formula
C8H16N2O7
Appearance
Colorless, long needles
Solubility
READILY SOL IN WATER & DILUTE ETHANOL, INSOL IN BENZENE, CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, ACET…
HS code
293299
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks
Illustrative photo, colourless crystals in small glass vials on a laboratory bench
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is Cycasin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

cycasin has been reported in Dioon spinulosum, Luthrodes cleotas, and other organisms.

Cycasin is a glucoside.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(Z)-methyl-oxido-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethylimino]azanium
CAS number
14901-08-7 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C8H16N2O7
UNII
9H51HL0E1D
InChIKey
YHLRMABUJXBLCK-LBCXAKKBSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16N2O7/c1-10(15)9-3-16-8-7(14)6(13)5(12)4(2-11)17-8/h4-8,11-14H,2-3H2,1H3/b10-9-/t4-,5-,6+,7-,8-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
C[N+]([O-])=NCOC1OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C/[N+](=N/CO[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)O)/[O-]

Synonyms

  • Cykazine
  • beta-D-Glucosyloxyazoxymethane
  • beta-D-Glucosyloxyazoxymethase
  • Cycas revoluta glucoside
  • (Methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl beta-D-glucopyranoside
  • Methylazoxymethanol-beta-D-glucoside
  • Methylazoxymethanol glucoside
  • beta-D-Glucopyranoside, (methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl
  • Methylazoxymethyl-b-D-glucopyranoside
  • (Z)-methyl-oxido-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethylimino]azanium
  • (Z)-methyl-oxido-(((2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxymethylimino)azanium
  • (Z)-methyl-oxido-(((2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2-yl)oxymethylimino)ammonium
  • (Z)-methyl-oxido-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-2-yl]oxymethylimino]ammonium
  • Methylazoxymethanol Glucuronate
  • Glucuronate, Methylazoxymethanol
  • Methylazoxymethanol beta D Glucoside
  • Methylazoxymethanol beta-D-glucoside
  • beta-D-Glucoside, Methylazoxymethanol
  • ((1Z)-2-Methyl-2-oxidodiazenyl)methyl beta-d-glucopyranoside
  • Methylazoxymethanolbeta-D-glucoside
  • (Methyl-ONN-azoxy)-methyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
  • 4-17-00-03009 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • beta-D-Glucopyranoside, (methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl-
  • Cycasin and methylazoxymethanol acetate
  • [(Z)-Methyl-ONN-azoxy]methyl beta-D-glucopyranoside
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  • beta-D-Glucopyranoside, ((Z)-methyl-ONN-azoxy) methyl

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Appearance
Colorless, long needlesexp.
Solubility
READILY SOL IN WATER & DILUTE ETHANOL, INSOL IN BENZENE, CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, ACETONE, SPARINGLY SOL IN ABSOLUTE ETHANOLexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
252.22 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
252.0958 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-2.65calc.
Topological polar surface area
137.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
8calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
5calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)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, C1CCOCC1

C1CCOCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Tetrahydropyran ring system.

12,069 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Not used commercially in USA.

Cycads have been used for various medicinal purposes & also as human food. (Cycads).

Pharmacological actions

  • Carcinogens
  • Neurotoxins

How it is made

Toxic substance from seeds of cycas revoluta thumb & c circinalis l, cycadaceae from guam.

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 Cycasin is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Cycasin, based on the data on this page

What is Cycasin?

cycasin has been reported in Dioon spinulosum, Luthrodes cleotas, and other organisms.

What is the CAS number of Cycasin?

The CAS registry number of Cycasin is 14901-08-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Cycasin?

The molecular formula of Cycasin is C8H16N2O7 and its molar mass is 252.22 g/mol.

What is Cycasin used for?

Not used commercially in USA. Cycads have been used for various medicinal purposes & also as human food. (Cycads).

Is Cycasin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Cycasin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Cycasin?

Cycasin is usually classified under HS code 293299 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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