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Muscone

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Muscone is the main active monomer of traditional Chinese medicine musk. Muscone inhibits NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Muscone remarkably decreases the levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6), and ultimately improves cardiac function and survival rate.

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Purity: 98.0%
CAS No.: 541-91-3
Formula: C₁₆H₃₀O
Molecular Weight:238.41

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Pure form -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month

Muscone Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 541-91-3

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Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]

NF-κB

NLRP3

IL-1β

IL-6

All NF-κB Isoforms :

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All TNF Receptor Isoforms :

All NOD-like Receptor (NLR) Isoforms :

In Vitro

Muscone significantly downregulates the levels of LPS-induced inflammatory cytokines and inhibits NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs). Muscone serves as a promising and effective drug for post-myocardial infarction (MI) treatment^[1].

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Chemical Information

CAS No. 541-91-3
Appearance Liquid (Density: 0.9221 g/cm³)
Molecular Weight 238.41
Formula C₁₆H₃₀O
Color Colorless to light yellow
SMILES

O=C1CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCC1
Structure Classification
- Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids
Initial Source
- Animals
musk
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Pure form	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

Publications (4)

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Muscone suppresses inflammation and senescence of nucleus pulposus via p53 signalling during intervertebral disc degeneration. [Abstract]

2025 Aug 14;15(1):29794. PMID: 40813817
Cell Immunol

Muscone promotes functional recovery by facilitating microglia polarization into M2 phenotype through PPAR-γ pathway after ischemic stroke. [Abstract]

2023 Apr:386:104704. PMID: 36921554

Muscone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Immunol. 2023 Apr:386:104704. [Abstract]

Muscone (8 mg/kg; i.p.; once a day for 7 consecutive days) obviously reduces the infarct volume in mice.

Muscone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Immunol. 2023 Apr:386:104704. [Abstract]

Muscone (8 mg/kg; i.p.; once a day for 7 consecutive days) significantly decreases the expression levels of pro-inflammatory proteins including TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in mice distal middle cerebral artery occlusion (dMCAO) model.
J Biochem Mol Toxicol

Muscone attenuates susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmia by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation in rats after myocardial infarction. [Abstract]

2023 Nov;37(11):e23458. PMID: 37455625
Research Square Preprint

2023 Aug 3.

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (419.45 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H₂O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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1 mM

4.1945 mL

20.9723 mL

41.9445 mL

5 mM

0.8389 mL

4.1945 mL

8.3889 mL

10 mM

0.4194 mL

2.0972 mL

4.1945 mL

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. 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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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 (10.49 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.

Protocol 2

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

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.49 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.

Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.49 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Du Y, et al. Muscone improves cardiac function in mice after myocardial infarction by alleviating cardiac macrophage-mediated chronic inflammation through inhibition of NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome. Am J Transl Res. 2018 Dec 15;10(12):4235-4246. [Content Brief]

Help & FAQs

How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. 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	4.1945 mL	20.9723 mL	41.9445 mL	104.8614 mL
	5 mM	0.8389 mL	4.1945 mL	8.3889 mL	20.9723 mL
	10 mM	0.4194 mL	2.0972 mL	4.1945 mL	10.4861 mL
	15 mM	0.2796 mL	1.3982 mL	2.7963 mL	6.9908 mL
	20 mM	0.2097 mL	1.0486 mL	2.0972 mL	5.2431 mL
	25 mM	0.1678 mL	0.8389 mL	1.6778 mL	4.1945 mL
	30 mM	0.1398 mL	0.6991 mL	1.3982 mL	3.4954 mL
	40 mM	0.1049 mL	0.5243 mL	1.0486 mL	2.6215 mL
	50 mM	0.0839 mL	0.4194 mL	0.8389 mL	2.0972 mL
	60 mM	0.0699 mL	0.3495 mL	0.6991 mL	1.7477 mL
	80 mM	0.0524 mL	0.2622 mL	0.5243 mL	1.3108 mL
	100 mM	0.0419 mL	0.2097 mL	0.4194 mL	1.0486 mL

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Biological Activity

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Publications (4)

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