Andrographolide (CAS: 5508-58-7) is a diterpene lactone compound extracted from Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae family). As the primary active component of the traditional Chinese herb Chuanxinlian, it exhibits significant anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory, and hepatoprotective effects. It is included in the pharmacopoeias of China, India, and other countries, and was listed as a WHO-recommended candidate for COVID-19 research in 2020.
Product Name: Andrographolide
IUPAC Name: (3E,4S)-3-[2-[(1R,4aS,5R,6R,8aR)-6-Hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-dimethyl-2-methylenedecahydronaphthalen-1-yl]ethylidene]-4-hydroxyfuran-2(3H)-one
CAS No.: 446-72-0