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Umbelliferone  (Synonyms: 7-Hydroxycoumarin; Hydrangin; NSC 19790)

Cat. No.: HY-N0573 Purity: 99.67%
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Umbelliferone (7-Hydroxycoumarin), a natural orally active product of the coumarin family, is a fluorescing compound which can be used as a sunscreen agent. Umbelliferone induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and DNA fragmentation in HepG2 cells. Umbelliferone exhibits significant anticancer effects. Umbelliferone attenuates the alteration characteristics of allergic airway inflammation. Umbelliferone displays the neuroprotective effects and cross the blood-brain barrier. Umbelliferone exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in chronic alcohol-fed rats.

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Umbelliferone Chemical Structure

Umbelliferone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 93-35-6

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Description

Umbelliferone (7-Hydroxycoumarin), a natural orally active product of the coumarin family, is a fluorescing compound which can be used as a sunscreen agent. Umbelliferone induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and DNA fragmentation in HepG2 cells. Umbelliferone exhibits significant anticancer effects. Umbelliferone attenuates the alteration characteristics of allergic airway inflammation. Umbelliferone displays the neuroprotective effects and cross the blood-brain barrier. Umbelliferone exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in chronic alcohol-fed rats[1][2][3][4].

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A549 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 21696954]
A549 IC50
21.11 μM
Compound: 7-C
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28720504]
BT-549 IC50
1 mM
Compound: 5
Antiproliferative activity against human BT549 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human BT549 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29144746]
HCT-116 IC50
8.05 μM
Compound: 7
Cytotoxicity against human HCT116 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HCT116 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23746477]
HEK-293T IC50
189.63 μM
Compound: 7-C
Antiproliferative activity against human 293T cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human 293T cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28720504]
HeLa IC50
42.35 μM
Compound: 7-C
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28720504]
HT-29 IC50
22.67 μM
Compound: 7-C
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28720504]
HT-29 IC50
4.35 μM
Compound: 7
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23746477]
LNCaP IC50
> 20 μg/mL
Compound: 1
Inhibitory activity against 5-alpha-reductase type 1 in cell culture system using LNCaP cells (androgen-sensitive human prostatic cancer cell line)
Inhibitory activity against 5-alpha-reductase type 1 in cell culture system using LNCaP cells (androgen-sensitive human prostatic cancer cell line)
[PMID: 11527731]
LoVo IC50
97 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human LoVo cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human LoVo cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 21696954]
MCF7 IC50
2.9 μM
Compound: 5
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29144746]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
3.7 μM
Compound: 5
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29144746]
MT4 IC50
2341 μM
Compound: 7
Cytotoxicity against human MT4 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MT4 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23746477]
PC-3 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 21696954]
SK-MEL-28 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 21696954]
SK-MEL-28 IC50
0.48 μM
Compound: 5
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL-28 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL-28 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 37197457]
SK-MEL3 IC50
1.6 μM
Compound: 5
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs in presence of Artesunic acid by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs in presence of Artesunic acid by MTT assay
[PMID: 37197457]
SK-MEL3 IC50
2.1 μM
Compound: 5
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human SK-MEL3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 37197457]
SMMC-7721 IC50
19.9 μM
Compound: 7-C
Antiproliferative activity against human SMMC7721 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human SMMC7721 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28720504]
U-373MG ATCC IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human U373 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human U373 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 21696954]
In Vitro

Umbelliferone (1-50 μM, 12-48 h) induces a dose‑dependent and time‑dependent reduction in HepG2 cells viability[1].
Umbelliferone (0-50 μM, 24 h) results in the appearance of HepG2 cell shrinkage, membrane blebbing, nuclear condensation and apoptotic body formation[1].

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Apoptosis Analysis[1]

Cell Line: HepG2 cells
Concentration: 0, 5, 25 50 μM
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Resulted in the appearance of cell shrinkage and membrane blebbing, when compared with the morphology of untreated cells.
At 50 μM almost all the HepG2 cancer cells shrank significantly and no cells with normal morphological features were detected.
Reduced large nuclei.
Induced nuclear condensation and apoptotic body formation.

Cell Cycle Analysis[1]

Cell Line: HepG2 cells
Concentration: 0, 5, 25 50 μM
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Increased in the proportion of cells in S phase (45.0, 51.3 and 62.1%, compared with 43.6% in untreated cells) and reduced in the fraction of cells in G1 phase (42.1, 45.6 and 32.2%, compared with 53.2% in the untreated cells).
In Vivo

Umbelliferone (90 mg/kg, p.o., daily, 5 days) reduces the number of total cells, neutrophils, eosinophils and mononuclear cells in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of challenged mice[2].
Umbelliferone (15-30 mg/kg, i.g., daily, 21 days) shows neuroprotective effects on CUMS (chronic unpredictable mild stress)-induced rat model of depression, which is associated with the inhibition of neuronal apoptosis modulated by ROCK/Akt pathway[3].
Umbelliferone (0.05 g/L, p.o., daily, 8 weeks) protects against alcohol-induced liver damage by inhibiting the TLR4 signaling pathway and activating the antioxidant system in rats with liber-decarli liquid diet containing 5% alcohol [4].

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

Animal Model: Male BALB/c mice, 4-6 weeks old received systemic immunization by subcutaneous injection of 10 μg of chicken egg ovalbumin diluted in 2 mg/mL alum followed by a booster injection at day 14. A nasal challenge was performed starting at day 28, by inhalational exposure to aerosolised ovalbumin for 15 min/day, on five consecutive days[2].
Dosage: 30, 60, 90 mg/kg
Administration: p.o., daily, 5 days
Result: Mice sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin have increased the number of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.
Reduced the number of total cells and of neutrophils in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.
At 60 and 90 mg/kg, but not at 30 mg/kg, decreased significantly the number of eosinophils found in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of challenged mice.
At 60 mg/kg, decreased the number of mononuclear cells.
Caused a reduction in the levels of Th2-associated cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13).
Animal Model: While the control group of rats without receiving stress treatment had free access to food and water, other groups of rats were subjected to different types of stressors: cage tilting for 24 h, damp sawdust for 24 h, predator sounds, swimming in 4 ℃ cold water for 5min, swimming in 45 ℃ hot water for 5min, fasting for 48 h, water deprivation for 24 h, shaking for 15 min, nip trail for 1 min[3][5].
Dosage: 15,30 mg/kg
Administration: i.g., daily, 21 days
Result: Exhibited an antidepressant-like effect, as sucrose consumption in CUMS rats significantly increased.
Decreased the expression of caspase3 and bax and increased the expression of bcl2 in CA1 region of hippocampus compared to the control group.
Remarkably increased the number of nissl-positive cells.
Down-regulated the levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampus in the CUMS group versus control group.
Decreased the protein level of ROCK2 and phosphorylation expression of PTEN stimulated by CUMS.
Up-regulated the phosphorylation expressions of Akt and GSK3.
Animal Model: Rats were fed a Liber-Decarli liquid diet containing 5% alcohol for 8 weeks, while normal rats received an isocaloric carbohydrate liquid diet[4].
Dosage: 0.05 g/L
Administration: p.o., daily, 8 weeks
Result: Decreased in serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels and increased IL-10 level.
Decreased the mRNA expressions of LBP, TLR4, NF-κB and TNF-α and IL-6.
Up-regulated SOD and CAT mRNA levels and activity.
Increased H2O2 and GSH levels and decreased hepatic MDA (Malondialdehyde) levels.
Molecular Weight

162.14

Formula

C9H6O3

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to orange

SMILES

O=C1C=CC2=CC=C(O)C=C2O1

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

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
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (616.74 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)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 6.1674 mL 30.8368 mL 61.6736 mL
5 mM 1.2335 mL 6.1674 mL 12.3347 mL
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* 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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In Vivo:

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: 1.43 mg/mL (8.82 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a clear solution of 1.43 mg/mL.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (14.3 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.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

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

    Solubility: 1.43 mg/mL (8.82 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a clear solution of 1.43 mg/mL.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (14.3 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.67%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* 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.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 6.1674 mL 30.8368 mL 61.6736 mL 154.1839 mL
5 mM 1.2335 mL 6.1674 mL 12.3347 mL 30.8368 mL
10 mM 0.6167 mL 3.0837 mL 6.1674 mL 15.4184 mL
15 mM 0.4112 mL 2.0558 mL 4.1116 mL 10.2789 mL
20 mM 0.3084 mL 1.5418 mL 3.0837 mL 7.7092 mL
25 mM 0.2467 mL 1.2335 mL 2.4669 mL 6.1674 mL
30 mM 0.2056 mL 1.0279 mL 2.0558 mL 5.1395 mL
40 mM 0.1542 mL 0.7709 mL 1.5418 mL 3.8546 mL
50 mM 0.1233 mL 0.6167 mL 1.2335 mL 3.0837 mL
60 mM 0.1028 mL 0.5139 mL 1.0279 mL 2.5697 mL
80 mM 0.0771 mL 0.3855 mL 0.7709 mL 1.9273 mL
100 mM 0.0617 mL 0.3084 mL 0.6167 mL 1.5418 mL
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