Bergenin

Bergenin
Bergenin
Chemical structure of bergenin
Identifiers
CAS number 477-90-7 (anhydrous) N=, 5956-63-8 (unspecified hydrate)
PubChem 66065
ChemSpider 59455 YesY
UNII L84RBE4IDC YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL273019 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C14H16O9
Molar mass 328.27 g/mol
Exact mass 328.079432 u
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Bergenin alias Cuscutin is trihydroxybenzoic acid glycoside. It is the C-glycoside of 4-O-methyl gallic acid. It possesses an O-demethylated derivative called norbergenin. These are chemical compounds and drugs of Ayurveda, commonly known as Paashaanbhed. Bergenin can be isolated from Bergenia species like Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia ligulata[1] and from rhizomes of Bergenia stracheyi. It shows a potent immunomodulatory effect.[2] It is also found in Ardisia elliptica.

References

  1. ^ Simultaneous quantification of bergenin, catechin, and gallic acid from Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia ligulata by using thin-layer chromatography. Dhalwal K., Shinde V.M., Biradar Y.S. and Mahadik K.R., Journal of food composition and analysis, 2008, vol. 21, no6, pp. 496-500, INIST:20528090
  2. ^ Immunomodulatory effect of bergenin and norbergenin against adjuvant-induced arthritis—A flow cytometric study Nighat Nazira, Surrinder Koulb, Mushtaq A. Qurishia, Sachin C. Tanejab, Sheikh F. Ahmadc, Sarang Banic and Ghulam N. Qazi, 2006