l General Information |
Product Name | alpha-Naphthoflavone |
General description | Alpha-Naphthoflavone, a synthetic flavonoid, is a potent inhibitor of aromatase with an I50 value of 0.5 μM. |
Synonym | 7,8-benzoflavone; 2-phenylbenzo[h]chromen-4-one |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 604-59-1 |
Formula | C19H12O2 | Molecular Weight | 272.30 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white or Pale Yellow Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Alpha-naphthoflavone is an extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the h side of flavone. A synthetic compound, it is an inhibitor of aromatase (EC 1.14.14.14). It has a role as an EC 1.14.14.14 (aromatase) inhibitor, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist and an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist. It is an organic heterotricyclic compound and an extended flavonoid. |
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 |
