Cat. No.: HY-N1739

Tectoquinone

(Synonyms: 2-Methylanthraquinone)

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Tectoquinone (2-Methylanthraquinone) is an inhibitor for SARS CoV-2 major protease (SARS CoV-2 Mpro). Tectoquinone exhibits anti-termite and antiviral activities.

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Purity: 98.24%
CAS No.: 84-54-8
Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight:222.24

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

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CAS No.: 84-54-8

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Biological Activity

Description

Tectoquinone (2-Methylanthraquinone) is an inhibitor for SARS CoV-2 major protease (SARS CoV-2 Mpro). Tectoquinone exhibits anti-termite and antiviral activities^[1]^[2].

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
A549	IC₅₀	>100 μg/mL Compound: 4	Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 26995526]
ACHN	EC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: 3	Cytotoxicity against human ACHN cells assessed as cell death after 20 to 24 hrs by XTT assay Cytotoxicity against human ACHN cells assessed as cell death after 20 to 24 hrs by XTT assay	[PMID: 22313254]
ACHN	EC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: 3	Cytotoxicity against human ACHN cells assessed as cell death after 20 to 24 hrs by XTT assay in presence of 40 ng/ml TRAIL Cytotoxicity against human ACHN cells assessed as cell death after 20 to 24 hrs by XTT assay in presence of 40 ng/ml TRAIL	[PMID: 22313254]
CCRF-CEM	IC₅₀	>10 μg/mL Compound: 5	Cytotoxicity against human CEM cells after 3 days by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human CEM cells after 3 days by MTT assay	[PMID: 11421746]
EMT6	ED₅₀	0.54 μM Compound: 1	Compound is measured for surviving fractions of EMT6 tumor cells treated in culture with (0.50 uM) concentration for 1 hr under hypoxic condition. Compound is measured for surviving fractions of EMT6 tumor cells treated in culture with (0.50 uM) concentration for 1 hr under hypoxic condition.	[PMID: 7452674]
EMT6	ED₅₀	1.7 μM Compound: 1	Compound is measured for surviving fractions of EMT6 tumor cells treated in culture with (0.50 uM) concentration for 1 hr under aerobic condition. Compound is measured for surviving fractions of EMT6 tumor cells treated in culture with (0.50 uM) concentration for 1 hr under aerobic condition.	[PMID: 7452674]
HL-60	IC₅₀	>10 μg/mL Compound: 5	Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells after 3 days by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells after 3 days by MTT assay	[PMID: 11421746]
HT-29	IC₅₀	>100 μg/mL Compound: 4	Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 26995526]
HUVEC	IC₅₀	>100 μg/mL Compound: 4	Antiproliferative activity against human HUVEC cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay Antiproliferative activity against human HUVEC cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 26995526]
MCF7	IC₅₀	>100 μg/mL Compound: 4	Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 26995526]
SW1573	IC₅₀	>10 μg/mL Compound: 5	Cytotoxicity against human SW1573 cells after 3 days by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human SW1573 cells after 3 days by MTT assay	[PMID: 11421746]

In Vitro

Tectoquinone exhibits mosquito larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus with LC₅₀s of 3.3 µg/mL and 5.4 µg/mL, respectively^[1].
Tectoquinone is a reductive alkylating agent that generates active intermediates, exhibits cytotoxicity in aerobic and hypoxic EMT6 cells with ED₅₀s of 1.7 µM and 0.54 µM^[3].

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

Chemical Information

CAS No. 84-54-8
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 222.24
Formula C₁₅H₁₀O₂
Color Off-white to yellow
SMILES

O=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(C3=CC=C(C)C=C13)=O
Synonyms

2-Methylanthraquinone
Structure Classification
- Quinones
- Anthraquinones
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	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

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Vet Microbiol

The Chinese medicine monomer Schisandrin C inhibits PRRSV infection by regulating the OGT-PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. [Abstract]

2026 May:316:110992. PMID: 41865607

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 12.5 mg/mL (56.25 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM

4.4996 mL

22.4982 mL

44.9964 mL

5 mM

0.8999 mL

4.4996 mL

8.9993 mL

10 mM

0.4500 mL

2.2498 mL

4.4996 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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Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Sen-Sung Cheng, et al. Larvicidal activity of tectoquinone isolated from red heartwood-type Cryptomeria japonica against two mosquito species. Bioresour Technol. 2008 Jun;99(9):3617-22. [Content Brief]

[2]. Anoop Kallingal, et al. Molecular modeling study of tectoquinone and acteoside from Tectona grandis linn: a new SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor against COVID-19. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2022 Mar;40(4):1764-1775. [Content Brief]

[3]. Lin TS, et al., 2-Methylanthraquinone derivatives as potential bioreductive alkylating agents. J Med Chem. 1980 Nov;23(11):1237-42. [Content Brief]

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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	4.4996 mL	22.4982 mL	44.9964 mL	112.4910 mL
	5 mM	0.8999 mL	4.4996 mL	8.9993 mL	22.4982 mL
	10 mM	0.4500 mL	2.2498 mL	4.4996 mL	11.2491 mL
	15 mM	0.3000 mL	1.4999 mL	2.9998 mL	7.4994 mL
	20 mM	0.2250 mL	1.1249 mL	2.2498 mL	5.6245 mL
	25 mM	0.1800 mL	0.8999 mL	1.7999 mL	4.4996 mL
	30 mM	0.1500 mL	0.7499 mL	1.4999 mL	3.7497 mL
	40 mM	0.1125 mL	0.5625 mL	1.1249 mL	2.8123 mL
	50 mM	0.0900 mL	0.4500 mL	0.8999 mL	2.2498 mL

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