Mangostin
Chemical compound
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Mangostin is a natural xanthonoid, a type of organic compound isolated from various parts of the mangosteen tree (Garcinia mangostana). It is a yellow crystalline solid with a xanthone core structure.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
1,3,6-Trihydroxy-7-methoxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-9H-xanthen-9-one | |
| Other names
alpha-mangostin | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.208.637 |
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| Properties | |
| C24H26O6 | |
| Molar mass | 410.466 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline solid |
| Density | 1.265 g/ml |
| Melting point | 182 °C (360 °F; 455 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Source
The rind of partially ripe mangosteen fruit yields mangostin and also the related compound β-mangostin. Researchers conducted optimizations to increase the yield of α-mangostin extraction from the pericarp of the mangosteen and were able to achieve 9.2 g/kg DW.[1] The rind of fully ripe fruits also contains the xanthonoids gartanin, 8-disoxygartanin, and normangostin.[citation needed]
Research
Mangostin and a variety of other xanthonoids from mangosteen have been investigated for biological properties including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.[2]
In animal studies, mangostin has been found to be a central nervous system depressant which causes sedation, decreased motor activity, and ptosis.[3][better source needed]
Related compounds
A derivative of mangostin, mangostin-3,6-di-O-glucoside, is a central nervous system depressant and causes a rise in blood pressure.[citation needed]