Shikalkin

莽草素

Also known as: Shikonin (mixture of optical isomers, about 1:1), 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione, 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-, Arnebin-4, Nsc 291845, (±)-Shikonin, (±)-Alkannin

Shikalkin (CAS 54952-43-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H16O5 and a molecular weight of 288.295 g/mol. It is also known as Shikonin (mixture of optical isomers, about 1:1), 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione and 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-. Key properties include a melting point of 149 °C, a boiling point of 567.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 311.0±26.6 °C. GHS signal word: Warning. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

54952-43-1

Jingsj CID

J-22756-2

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₁₆O₅

Chinese Name

莽草素

Molecular Weight

288.295 g/mol

Category

Organic Compounds

Last updated

8/21/2026