Phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate - Moligand™,≥98% , CAS No.37558-16-0

CAS: 37558-16-0 Cat. No.: P276207 Molecular Weight: 504.61 EC Number: 636-433-2 PubChem CID: 37783
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GRADE & PURITY Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools. ≥98%
Synonyms
Butanoic acid, (1aR,1bS,4aR,7aS,7bS,8R,9R,9aS)-1,1a,1b,4,4a,5,7a,7b,8,9-decahydro-4a,7b-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-1,1,6,8-tetramethyl-5-oxo-9aH-cyclopropa[3,4]benz[1,2-e]azulene-9,9a-diyl ester | PDBU | Phorbol dibutyrate
Storage
Protected from light,Store at -20°C,Desiccated
Shipped In
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Moligand™,≥98% Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate (Phorbol dibutyrate) is a PKC activator and a potent skin tumor promoter.

Specifications

Synonyms
Butanoic acid, (1aR, 1bS, 4aR, 7aS, 7bS, 8R, 9R, 9aS)-1, 1a, 1b, 4, 4a, 5, 7a, 7b, 8, 9-decahydro-4a, 7b-dihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 1, 6, 8-tetramethyl-5-oxo-9aH-cyclopropa[3, 4]benz[1, 2-e]azulene-9, 9a-diyl ester | PDBU | Phorbol dibutyrate
Specifications & Purity
Moligand™, ≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
12, 13-Dibutyrate (PDBu) is a potent activator of protein kinase C (PKC). Its hydrophilicity is higher than that of phorbol 12 myristate 13 acetate (PMA), which facilitates the washing of PDBu out of cells in tissue culture. PDBu can activate the expressi
Storage
Protected from light, Store at -20°C, Desiccated
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Grade
Moligand™
Action Type
ACTIVATOR
Note
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCCCC(=O)OC1C(C2(C(C=C(CC3(C2C=C(C3=O)C)O)CO)C4C1(C4(C)C)OC(=O)CCC)O)C
IUPAC Name[(1S,2S,6R,10S,11R,13S,14R,15R)-13-butanoyloxy-1,6-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxymethyl)-4,12,12,15-tetramethyl-5-oxo-14-tetracyclo[8.5.0.02,6.011,13]pentadeca-3,8-dienyl] butanoate
InChIKeyBQJRUJTZSGYBEZ-YVQNUNKESA-N
INCHI1S/C28H40O8/c1-7-9-20(30)35-24-16(4)27(34)18(22-25(5,6)28(22,24)36-21(31)10-8-2)12-17(14-29)13-26(33)19(27)11-15(3)23(26)32/h11-12,16,18-19,22,24,29,33-34H,7-10,13-14H2,1-6H3/t16-,18+,19-,22-,24-,26-,27-,28-/m1/s1
Isomeric SMILES CCCC(=O)O[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@]2([C@@H](C=C(C[C@]3([C@H]2C=C(C3=O)C)O)CO)[C@H]4[C@@]1(C4(C)C)OC(=O)CCC)O)C
PubChem CID 37783
UN Number 2928
Packing Group I
Molecular Weight 504.61

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
SubclassDiterpenoids
Intermediate Tree Nodes Tigliane and ingenane diterpenoids
Direct ParentPhorbol esters
Alternative Parents Fatty acid esters  Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives  Tertiary alcohols  Ketones  Cyclic alcohols and derivatives  Carboxylic acid esters  Primary alcohols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents Phorbol ester - Fatty acid ester - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Fatty acyl - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Carboxylic acid ester - Ketone - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organooxygen compound - Primary alcohol - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phorbol esters. These are tigliane diterpenoids which are esters of phorbol.
External Descriptors Tigliane and ingenane diterpenoids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
PRKCD Tclin Protein kinase C delta type (10 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCB Tchem Protein kinase C beta type (9 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCE Tchem Protein kinase C epsilon type (11 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCH Tchem Protein kinase C eta type (9 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
VAV1 Tchem Proto-oncogene vav (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCG Tchem Protein kinase C gamma type (8 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCA Tchem Protein kinase C alpha type (13 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
PRKCQ Tchem Protein kinase C theta type (5 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PRKCE Tchem Protein kinase C epsilon (1520 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PRKCG Tchem Protein kinase C gamma (2471 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PRKCH Tchem Protein kinase C eta (1863 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PRKCA Tchem Protein kinase C alpha (5923 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
TRPV4 Tchem Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 4 (774 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PRKCQ Tchem Protein kinase C theta (3319 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HL-60 (67320 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
RASGRP3 Tchem RAS guanyl releasing protein 3 (130 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
APEX1 Tchem DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase (38016 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
ATAD5 Tbio ATPase family AAA domain-containing protein 5 (122566 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Prkcd Protein kinase C delta (192 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Prkcb Protein kinase C beta (2 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (70413 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Human immunodeficiency virus 2 (5592 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
C3H 10T1/2 (488 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
W4 (10 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GCN5 Histone acetyltransferase GCN5 (89 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
BCHE Cholinesterase (8742 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2604463Certificate of AnalysisApr 25, 2026 P276207
F2604466Certificate of AnalysisApr 25, 2026 P276207
E2529538Certificate of AnalysisMar 11, 2026 P276207
E2529549Certificate of AnalysisMar 11, 2026 P276207
E2529569Certificate of AnalysisMar 11, 2026 P276207
E2529558Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2025 P276207
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in DMSO to 50 mM and in ethanol to 25 mM
SensitivityLight sensitive
Molecular Weight504.600 g/mol
XLogP32.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count9
Exact Mass504.272 Da
Monoisotopic Mass504.272 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area130.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count36
Formal Charge0
Complexity1030.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count8
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Solution Calculators
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