Product Name

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid

General description

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is a phenolic antioxidant found in the leaves and twigs of the evergreen desert shrub, Larrea tridentata (Sesse and Moc. ex DC) Coville (creosote bush). It is a recognized inhibitor of lipoxygenase (LOX) and has antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties.

Synonym

NDGA, 4-[4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]benzene-1,2-diol

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

500-38-9

Formula

C¹⁸H²²O⁴

Molecular Weight

302.37

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White or off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥50mg/mL

Ethanol

≥50mg/mL

Water

Very slightly soluble

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