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4-Methylumbelliferone  (Synonyms: Hymecromone; 4-MU)

Cat. No.: HY-N0187 Purity: 99.79%
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4-Methylumbelliferone is a hyaluronic acid biosynthesis inhibitor with antitumoral and antimetastatic effects.

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4-Methylumbelliferone Chemical Structure

4-Methylumbelliferone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 90-33-5

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Description

4-Methylumbelliferone is a hyaluronic acid biosynthesis inhibitor with antitumoral and antimetastatic effects.

IC50 & Target

hyaluronic acid[1]

In Vitro

4-Methylumbelliferone (4-MU) affects several key steps of angiogenesis, including endothelial cell proliferation, adhesion, tube formation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) values in the proliferation assay are 0.65±0.04 and 0.37±0.03 mM for human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC) and RF-24 endothelial cells, respectively. 4-Methylumbelliferone (2 mM) treatment for 24 h induces apoptosis in 13% of HMEC and 5% of RF-24 cells. The number of adherent endothelial cells decreases by >20% after 24 h of treatment with 1 mM 4-Methylumbelliferone. Minimal inhibitory concentrations in the tube formation assay are 2 and 0.5 mM 4-Methylumbelliferone for HMEC and RF-24, respectively. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression is differentially altered upon 4-Methylumbelliferone treatment in both tested endothelial cell lines[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

176.17

Formula

C10H8O3

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C1C=C(C)C2=CC=C(O)C=C2O1

Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 1 year
-20°C 6 months
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (567.63 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.6763 mL 28.3817 mL 56.7634 mL
5 mM 1.1353 mL 5.6763 mL 11.3527 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (14.19 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (14.19 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  50% PEG300    50% Saline

    Solubility: 50 mg/mL (283.82 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

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Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
References
Cell Assay
[1]

The MTT dye reduction assay in 96-well microplates is used. The assay is dependent on the reduction of MTT by mitochondrial dehydrogenases of viable cells to a blue formazan product, which can be measured spectrophotometrically. Endothelial cells (2.5×103 cells in a total volume of 100 μL of complete medium) are incubated in each well with serial dilutions of 4-Methylumbelliferone (4-MU) (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 mM). After 3 days of incubation in the dark (37°C, 5% CO2 in a humid atmosphere), 10 μL of MTT (5 mg/mL in PBS) is added to each well, and the plate is incubated for further a 4 h (37°C). The formazan is dissolved in 150 μL of 0.04 N HCl-2 propanol, and samples are spectrophotometrically measured at 550 nm. All determinations are carried out in quadruplicate, and at least three independent experiments are carried out. IC50 values are calculated as those concentrations of compound yielding 50% cell survival, taking the values obtained for control as 100%[1].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 5.6763 mL 28.3817 mL 56.7634 mL 141.9084 mL
5 mM 1.1353 mL 5.6763 mL 11.3527 mL 28.3817 mL
10 mM 0.5676 mL 2.8382 mL 5.6763 mL 14.1908 mL
15 mM 0.3784 mL 1.8921 mL 3.7842 mL 9.4606 mL
20 mM 0.2838 mL 1.4191 mL 2.8382 mL 7.0954 mL
25 mM 0.2271 mL 1.1353 mL 2.2705 mL 5.6763 mL
30 mM 0.1892 mL 0.9461 mL 1.8921 mL 4.7303 mL
40 mM 0.1419 mL 0.7095 mL 1.4191 mL 3.5477 mL
50 mM 0.1135 mL 0.5676 mL 1.1353 mL 2.8382 mL
60 mM 0.0946 mL 0.4730 mL 0.9461 mL 2.3651 mL
80 mM 0.0710 mL 0.3548 mL 0.7095 mL 1.7739 mL
100 mM 0.0568 mL 0.2838 mL 0.5676 mL 1.4191 mL
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