Carnosol, Antioxidant, and anticancer agent (ab142848)
Key features and details
- Anti-oxidant, and anticancer agent
- CAS Number: 5957-80-2
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in DMSO and in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Rosemarinus officinalis
Overview
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Product name
Carnosol, Antioxidant, and anticancer agent -
Description
Anti-oxidant, and anticancer agent -
Biological description
Anti-oxidant and anticancer agent (IC50 values are 9 and 82 μM for LPS-stimulated NO production and MCF-7 cellsrespectively). Inhibits NFκB and COX-2 induction. Targets PI3K/Akt and apoptotic related proteins. ERα and ARα antagonist. Shows antitumor effects in vivo. Orally active. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
5957-80-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
10,20-Dihydroxy-7,10-(epoxymethano)abiet-8,11,13-triene-20-one -
Molecular weight
330.42 -
Molecular formula
C20H26O4 -
PubChem identifier
2579 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO and in ethanol -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(C)C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C3CC4C2(CCCC4(C)C)C(=O)O3)O)O -
Source
Rosemarinus officinalis
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Research areas
