Cucurbitacin E
葫芦素E
Also known as: α-Elaterin, alpha-Elaterin, A-Elaterin, Cucurbitacin E (SH)
Cucurbitacin E (CAS 18444-66-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C32H44O8 and a molecular weight of 556.687 g/mol. It is also known as α-Elaterin, alpha-Elaterin and A-Elaterin. Key properties include a melting point of 228-234ºC, a boiling point of 712.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 224.4±26.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 18444-66-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1352635-5
- Molecular Formula
- C32H44O8
- Chinese Name
- 葫芦素E
- Molecular Weight
- 556.687 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 228-234ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 712.6±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 224.4±26.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 556.303589 |
| PSA | 138.20000 |
| LogP | 3.15 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±5.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.579 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | cyclin B1/CDC2 Autophagy |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Hsu YC, et al. Therapeutic ROS targeting of GADD45γ in the induction of G2/M arrest in primary human colorectal cancer cell lines by cucurbitacin E. Cell Death Dis. 2014 Apr 24;5:e1198. [2]. Murtaza M, et al. Cucurbitacin E reduces obesity and related metabolic dysfunction in mice by targeting JAK-STAT5 signaling pathway. PLoS One. 2017 Jun 9;12(6):e0178910. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Cucurbitacin E?
The CAS number of Cucurbitacin E is 18444-66-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cucurbitacin E?
Cucurbitacin E has molecular formula C32H44O8 and molecular weight 556.687 g/mol.
Is Cucurbitacin E hazardous?
Cucurbitacin E has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cucurbitacin E?
For Cucurbitacin E, Downstream Products: Cucurbitacin I.
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