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β-Elemene  (Synonyms: (-)-β-Elemene; Levo-β-elemene)

Cat. No.: HY-107324 Purity: 99.62%
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β-Elemene ((-)-β-Elemene; Levo-β-elemene) is isolated from natural plant Curcuma aromatica with an antitumor activity. β-Elemene can induce cell apoptosis.

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β-Elemene Chemical Structure

β-Elemene Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 515-13-9

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Description

β-Elemene ((-)-β-Elemene; Levo-β-elemene) is isolated from natural plant Curcuma aromatica with an antitumor activity. β-Elemene can induce cell apoptosis.

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A549 IC50
227 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
[PMID: 36240626]
HCT-116 IC50
781.9 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human HCT-116 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
Antiproliferative activity against human HCT-116 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
[PMID: 36240626]
HeLa IC50
213.51 μM
Compound: beta-Elemene
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28463784]
HeLa IC50
236.2 μM
Compound: beta-elemene
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 24 hrs by WST-1 assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 24 hrs by WST-1 assay
[PMID: 19128976]
PC-3 IC50
276.2 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human PC-3 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
Antiproliferative activity against human PC-3 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
[PMID: 36240626]
SGC-7901 IC50
236.27 μM
Compound: beta-Elemene
Antiproliferative activity against human SGC7901 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human SGC7901 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28463784]
U-251 IC50
180.8 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human U-251 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
Antiproliferative activity against human U-251 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
[PMID: 36240626]
U-87MG ATCC IC50
179.72 μM
Compound: beta-Elemene
Antiproliferative activity against human U87 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human U87 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28463784]
U-87MG ATCC IC50
266.3 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human U-87 MG cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
Antiproliferative activity against human U-87 MG cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth measured after 48 hrs by CCK8 assay relative to control
[PMID: 36240626]
In Vitro

β-Elemene (0-200 μg/ml; 24 hours) shows IC50 values of 72.8 μg/ml; 47.4 μg/ml; 61.5 μg/ml; 3.661 μg/ml; 68 μg/ml; 72.12 μg/ml; 37.894 μg/ml and 37.703 μg/ml for SV-HUC-1, T24, 5637, TCCSUP, J82,UMUC-3,RT4, and SW780 cells, respectively[1].
β-Elemene (0-75 μg/ml; 24 hours) decreases cell number from 50 μg/ml and is notably decreased at 75 μg/ml, induces dose-dependent G1-phase arrest in T24cells and significantly reduces the percentage of cells in the S-phase[1].
β-Elemene (50 μg/ml; 12 hours) downregulates the expression levels of p-STAT3 and the cell cycle-related proteins cyclin D1, CDK4 and CDK6, and upregulates p21 and p27expression in T24 cells [1].
β-Elemene (50 μg/ml; 24 hours) enhances cisplatin-induced apoptosis by activating the ROS-AMPK signaling pathway[1].

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Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: T24, 5637, TCCSUP, J82, UM-UC-3, RT4 and SW780 cells
Concentration: 0, 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 150 and 200 µg/ml
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Inhibited the proliferation of RT4, SW780, J82, UMUC-3, TCCSUP, 5637 and T24 human bladder cancer cells and SV-HUC-1 human urothelial cells. 

Cell Cycle Analysis[2]

Cell Line: T24 and 5637 cells
Concentration: 0, 25, 50 and 75 µg/ml
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Induced the percentage of cells in the S-phase as a dose-dependent manner.

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: T24 cells
Concentration: 50 µg/ml
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Downregulated p-STAT3 and cell cycle-related proteins.
Molecular Weight

204.35

Formula

C15H24

CAS No.
Appearance

Liquid (Density: 0.862 g/cm3)

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

CC([C@H]1[C@@](C)(CC[C@@H](C(C)=C)C1)C=C)=C

Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, stored under nitrogen

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

Ethanol : 50 mg/mL (244.68 mM; Need ultrasonic)

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (244.68 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.8936 mL 24.4678 mL 48.9356 mL
5 mM 0.9787 mL 4.8936 mL 9.7871 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 (stored under nitrogen). 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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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (12.23 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (12.23 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.62%

References

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 (stored under nitrogen). 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
Ethanol / DMSO 1 mM 4.8936 mL 24.4678 mL 48.9356 mL 122.3391 mL
5 mM 0.9787 mL 4.8936 mL 9.7871 mL 24.4678 mL
10 mM 0.4894 mL 2.4468 mL 4.8936 mL 12.2339 mL
15 mM 0.3262 mL 1.6312 mL 3.2624 mL 8.1559 mL
20 mM 0.2447 mL 1.2234 mL 2.4468 mL 6.1170 mL
25 mM 0.1957 mL 0.9787 mL 1.9574 mL 4.8936 mL
30 mM 0.1631 mL 0.8156 mL 1.6312 mL 4.0780 mL
40 mM 0.1223 mL 0.6117 mL 1.2234 mL 3.0585 mL
50 mM 0.0979 mL 0.4894 mL 0.9787 mL 2.4468 mL
60 mM 0.0816 mL 0.4078 mL 0.8156 mL 2.0390 mL
80 mM 0.0612 mL 0.3058 mL 0.6117 mL 1.5292 mL
100 mM 0.0489 mL 0.2447 mL 0.4894 mL 1.2234 mL
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