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D9302

Diacerein

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

1,8-Diacetoxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H12O8
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
368.29
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
237-310-2
MDL number:
Assay:
≥95% (HPLC)
Form:
powder
Quality level:
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Product Name

Diacerein, ≥95% (HPLC)

InChI key

TYNLGDBUJLVSMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C19H12O8/c1-8(20)26-13-5-3-4-11-15(13)18(23)16-12(17(11)22)6-10(19(24)25)7-14(16)27-9(2)21/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,24,25)

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1cccc2C(=O)c3cc(cc(OC(C)=O)c3C(=O)c12)C(O)=O

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

Quality Level

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Diacerin is an inhibitor of Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) production.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

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Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  5. Can Product D9302, Diacerein, be dissolved in DMSO?

    Yes. Diacerein is soluble in DMSO at 1 mg/mL.  The compound is also soluble in acetic acid at a concentration of 25 mg in 8 mL, as stated on the specification sheet.

  6. What is the biological activity of Product D9302, Diacerein?

    Martindale, 30th ed. indicates that "Diacerein is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that has been used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders."  Diacerein acts by inhibiting interleukin-1. The chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 11th ed., indicates that Diacerein "demonstrates anti-arthritic activity without inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis".

  7. What is the mechanism of action of Product D9302, Diacerein?

    "Diacerein is a slow acting symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis which has demonstrated efficacy on functional manifestations of osteoarthritis and on the structural component. Two mechanisms of action have been validated: in vitro inhibition of interleukin-1 (IL-1) synthesis, the main cytokine involved in cartilage destruction, and activity on the synthesis of proteoglycans, and hyaluronic acid, the principal component of cartilage. Other studies presented here have provided further details concerning other mechanisms of action of diacerein", according to Presse Med., 33(9 Pt 2), S10-S12 (2004).

  8. What is the melting point of Product D9302, Diacerein?

    The chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (11th ed., entry #2939) reports a melting point of 217-218°C.

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Vinícius Maria Gadotti et al.
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 102(4), 549-554 (2012-07-04)
The present study evaluated the antinociceptive effect of the pro-inflammatory cytokines inhibitor diacerein in mice and its possible mechanism of action. The antinociception produced by diacerein was tested at different sites of action, moreover selective antagonists or agonists were used
E M Bartels et al.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 18(3), 289-296 (2009-10-28)
To estimate the efficacy and safety of diacerein as a pain-reducing agent in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), using meta-analysis of published randomized placebo-controlled trials (RCTs). Systematic searches of the bibliographic databases Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Chemical Abstracts, Cochrane and Web
Pascal Richette
Therapie, 66(5), 383-390 (2011-10-28)
According to international recommendations, acetaminophen should be used as a first-line therapy in patients with osteoarthritis, because of its safety and effectiveness. NSAIDs should be considered in patients unresponsive to acetaminophen, and should be prescribed at the lowest effective dose
The pathogenetic role of IL-1β in severe epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
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Periodontal diseases are chronic inflammatory diseases characterized by the destruction of the tooth-supporting structures. They are the most prevalent form of bone pathology in humans and act as a modifying factor of the systemic health of patients. Accumulating evidence has

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