l General Information |
Product Name | alpha-Asarone |
General description | Alpha (α)-asarone is one of the main pharmacologically active compounds present in Acorus calamus Linn (Acoraceae), Acorus tatarinowii Schott (Acoraceae), and Acorus gramineus Solander. It has anticonvulsant, neuroprotective, anxiolytic and nootropic effects. |
Synonym | trans-Asarone; 1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene |
Purity | ≥98.0%(GC) | CAS Number | 2883-98-9 |
Formula | C12H16O3 | Molecular Weight | 208.25 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Alpha-asarone is the trans-isomer of asarone. It has a role as an anticonvulsant and a GABA modulator. |
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 |
