Cantharidin

斑蝥素

Also known as: Cantharone, Cantharidine, Kantharidin, Kantaridin, Cantharides, Antharidin, 3a,7a-Dimethylhexahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, (1R,2S,6R,7S)-2,6-Dimethyl-4,10-dioxatricyclo[5.2.1.0]decane-3,5-dione, Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione

Cantharidin (CAS 56-25-7) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H12O4 and a molecular weight of 196.200 g/mol. It is also known as Cantharone, Cantharidine and Kantharidin. Key properties include a melting point of 215-217 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 326.9±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 146.1±26.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H300, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 56-25-7
Jingsj CID: J-9922-2
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄
Chinese Name: 斑蝥素
Molecular Weight: 196.200 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	215-217 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	326.9±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	146.1±26.0 °C
Exact Mass	196.073563
PSA	52.60000
LogP	0.10
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.547

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger

H300
H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Alzoubi K, et al. Induction of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by Cantharidin. Toxins (Basel). 2015 Jul 28;7(8):2822-34. [2]. Huang Z, et al. Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Cantharidin on Development and Reproduction of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). J Econ Entomol. 2015 Jun;108(3):1054-64. [3]. Shen M, et al. Cantharidin represses invasion of pancreatic cancer cells through accelerated degradation of MMP2 mRNA. Sci Rep. 2015 Jul 2;5:11836. [4]. Hsieh FS, et al. Inhibition of protein phosphatase 5 suppresses non-small cell lung cancer through AMP-activated kinase activation. Lung Cancer. 2017 Oct;112:81-89.

Additional Information

[1]. Alzoubi K, et al. Induction of Suicidal Erythrocyte Death by Cantharidin. Toxins (Basel). 2015 Jul 28;7(8):2822-34. [2]. Huang Z, et al. Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Cantharidin on Development and Reproduction of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). J Econ Entomol. 2015 Jun;108(3):1054-64. [3]. Shen M, et al. Cantharidin represses invasion of pancreatic cancer cells through accelerated degradation of MMP2 mRNA. Sci Rep. 2015 Jul 2;5:11836. [4]. Hsieh FS, et al. Inhibition of protein phosphatase 5 suppresses non-small cell lung cancer through AMP-activated kinase activation. Lung Cancer. 2017 Oct;112:81-89.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Cantharidin?

The CAS number of Cantharidin is 56-25-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cantharidin?

Cantharidin has molecular formula C10H12O4 and molecular weight 196.200 g/mol.

Is Cantharidin hazardous?

Cantharidin has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H300; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Cantharidin?

For Cantharidin, Upstream Products: Furan; Downstream Products: o-xylene, Furan, 2,3-Dimethylmaleic anhydride.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Cantharidin (CAS 56-25-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-9922-2 (accessed 2026-10-28).

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