l General Information |
Product Name | Indole-3-carbinol |
General description | Indole-3-carbinol is produced by the breakdown of the glucosinolate glucobrassicin, which can be found at relatively high levels in cruciferous vegetables. Indole-3-carbinol suppresses NF-κB and IκBα kinase activation. |
Synonym | 1H-indol-3-ylmethanol |
Purity | ≥97.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 700-06-1 |
Formula | C9H9NO | Molecular Weight | 147.177 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Cream or Pale Yellow or Pale Brown or Orange Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥15mg/mL |
Water | ~5mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Indole-3-methanol is an indolyl alcohol carrying a hydroxymethyl group at position 3. It is a constituent of the cruciferous vegetables and had anticancer activity. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°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 |
