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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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517-89-5
Brand:
Futurechemical
Code:
517-89-5

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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
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions	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)