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(Rac)-Rhododendrol [69617-84-1]

HY-136913
MedChem Express
CAS Number69617-84-1
Product group Chemicals
Estimated Purity99.76
Molecular Weight166.22
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Overview

  • Supplier
    MedChem Express
  • Product Name
    (Rac)-Rhododendrol [69617-84-1]
  • Delivery Days Customer
    9
  • CAS Number
    69617-84-1
  • Certification
    Research Use Only
  • Estimated Purity
    99.76
  • Molecular Formula
    C10H14O2
  • Molecular Weight
    166.22
  • Scientific Description
    (Rac)-Rhododendrol ((Rac)-Betuligenol) is an aromatic compound with pro-oxidant activity. (Rac)-Rhododendrol may be useful in the suppression of liver diseases. (Rac)-Rhododendrol can be toxic to melanocytes, leading to cell death. The metabolite of (Rac)-Rhododendrol, RD-quinone, is cytotoxic and causes enzyme inactivation and endoplasmic reticulum stress by binding to thiol proteins. (Rac)-Rhododendrol-derived melanin exhibits potent pro-oxidant activity and may cause oxidative stress[1].
  • SMILES
    OC(C)CCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
  • Storage Instruction
    2°C to 8°C
  • UNSPSC
    12352200