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Chemical
CAS Num	303-45-7
Chemical Formula	C30H30O8
Molecular Weight	518.5544
IUPAC Chemical Name	1,1',6,6',7,7'-hexahydroxy-5,5'-diisopropyl-3,3'-dimethyl-[2,2'-binaphthalene]-8,8'-dicarbaldehyde
Exact Mass	518.19407
Elemental Analysis	C, 69.49; H, 5.83; O, 24.68
Synonym	Cottonseed Meal Toxin; Gossypol
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, not in water
SMILES Code	O=CC1=C(O)C(O)=C(C(C)C)C2=CC(C)=C(C3=C(C)C=C4C(C(C)C)=C(O)C(O)=C(C=O)C4=C3O)C(O)=C12
Biological
Targets and Effects	N/A
Pathways	Apoptosis
Physical
Appearance	Solid powder
Purity	>98%
Shipping Condition	Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition	Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Shelf Life	>5 years if stored properly