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SHIKONIN CAS 517-89-5

Shikonin is a natural naphthoquinone compound extracted from the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (purple gromwell). It appears as a deep red to purple pigment with a subtle earthy and woody aroma. Known for its intense coloring properties, shikonin is used in natural dyes, cosmetics (such as lipsticks and soaps), and traditional formulations for skin applications. Oil‑soluble and sensitive to light, it is often stabilized in carrier oils for external use.
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Shikonin Basic information

Product Name:

Shikonin

CAS:

517-89-5

MF:

C16H16O5

MW:

288.3

EINECS:

Mol File:

517-89-5.mol

Shikonin Chemical Properties

Melting point

148℃

Boiling point

567.4±50.0 °C(Predicted)

density

1.373±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp.

-20°C

solubility

DMSO : ≥ 31 mg/mL (107.53 mM);

pka

7.34±0.20(Predicted)

form

Red crystalline solid.

color

Brown

Henry's Law Constant

1.2×109 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)

Major Application

food and beverages

Cosmetics Ingredients Functions

COLORANT

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

InChI

InChI=1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3/t10-/m1/s1

InChIKey

NEZONWMXZKDMKF-SNVBAGLBSA-N

SMILES

C1(=O)C2=C(C(O)=CC=C2O)C(=O)C=C1[C@H](O)C/C=C(\C)/C

LogP

4.350 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

517-89-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

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