Cucurbitacine A
[CAS# 6040-19-3]

Identification

• Name: Cucurbitacine A
• Synonyms: 2,16,20,25-Tetrahydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-19-norlanosta-5,23-diene-3,11,22-trione 25-acetate; NSC 94743; Cucurbitacin A
• Molecular Formula: C₃₂H₄₆O₉
• Molecular Weight: 574.70
• CAS Registry Number: 6040-19-3
• EC Number: 683-118-0

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.098 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.27±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 207-208 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Enslin, P. R.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1960, P4779-87.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300