Swainsonine
Also known as: (-)-Swainsonine, D-Swainsonine, Tridolgosir, (1S,2R,8R,8aR)-Octahydroindolizine-1,2,8-triol, (1S,2R,8R,8aR)-Octahydro-1,2,8-indolizinetriol, 1,2,8-Indolizinetriol, octahydro-, (1S,2R,8R,8aR)-, MFCD00017554, UNII-RSY4RK37KQ
Swainsonine (CAS 72741-87-8) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 173.210 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 144-145 ºC, a boiling point of 353.3±21.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.38±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 209.7±20.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 72741-87-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-30055-0
- Molecular Formula
- C8H15NO3
- Molecular Weight
- 173.210 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 144-145 ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 353.3±21.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.38±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 209.7±20.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 173.105194 |
| PSA | 63.93000 |
| LogP | -0.79 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.609 |
| Additional Property | Freely soluble (170 g/L) (25 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Silveira CRF, et al. Swainsonine, an alpha-mannosidase inhibitor, may worsen cervical cancer progression through the increase in myeloid derived suppressor cells population. PLoS One. 2019 Mar 6;14(3):e0213184. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Swainsonine?
The CAS number of Swainsonine is 72741-87-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Swainsonine?
Swainsonine has molecular formula C8H15NO3 and molecular weight 173.210 g/mol.
Is Swainsonine hazardous?
Swainsonine has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
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