Product Name

Myristicin from parsley leaf oil

General description

Myristicin, a phenylpropene, is an essential oil component. It has anticholinergic and psychotropic activities. 

Synonym

4-Methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole

Purity

≥85%(HPLC)

CAS Number

607-91-0

Formula

C¹¹H¹²O³

Molecular Weight

192.21

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Very Faint Yellow to Yellow oil or liquid

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Myristicin induces the of glutathione S-transferase and cytochrome (Cyp1a-1) in liver cells. May enhance detoxification of carcinogenic substances.

Myristicin blocks cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, which detoxifies furanocoumarins. It functions as a serotonin receptor agonist and hallucinogenic agent. Myristicin stimulates glutathione S-transferase activity and might function as a chemopreventive agent. It acts as a precursor for the metabolite 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).

Application

Myristicin from parsley leaf oil has been used to study competitive and uncompetitive inhibition of ACP (acid phosphatase) and ALP (alkaline phosphatase).

l  Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov