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(-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis.

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(-)-Sesamin Chemical Structure

(-)-Sesamin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 13079-95-3

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Description

(-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].

Molecular Weight

354.35

Formula

C20H18O6

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

[H][C@]1([C@@](C2=CC=C3C(OCO3)=C2)([H])OC4)[C@]4([H])[C@@](C5=CC=C6C(OCO6)=C5)([H])OC1

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

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (282.21 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 2.8221 mL 14.1103 mL 28.2207 mL
5 mM 0.5644 mL 2.8221 mL 5.6441 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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

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 (7.06 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 (7.06 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.
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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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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.
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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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.8221 mL 14.1103 mL 28.2207 mL 70.5517 mL
5 mM 0.5644 mL 2.8221 mL 5.6441 mL 14.1103 mL
10 mM 0.2822 mL 1.4110 mL 2.8221 mL 7.0552 mL
15 mM 0.1881 mL 0.9407 mL 1.8814 mL 4.7034 mL
20 mM 0.1411 mL 0.7055 mL 1.4110 mL 3.5276 mL
25 mM 0.1129 mL 0.5644 mL 1.1288 mL 2.8221 mL
30 mM 0.0941 mL 0.4703 mL 0.9407 mL 2.3517 mL
40 mM 0.0706 mL 0.3528 mL 0.7055 mL 1.7638 mL
50 mM 0.0564 mL 0.2822 mL 0.5644 mL 1.4110 mL
60 mM 0.0470 mL 0.2352 mL 0.4703 mL 1.1759 mL
80 mM 0.0353 mL 0.1764 mL 0.3528 mL 0.8819 mL
100 mM 0.0282 mL 0.1411 mL 0.2822 mL 0.7055 mL
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