Alizarin
Alizarin (Mordant Red 11), a natural anthraquinone from madder root, acts as a cytochrome P450 inhibitor with selectivity for CYP1B1 (IC50=2.7 μM) over CYP1A1 and CYP1A2. It is utilized in biochemical research to study the role of these enzymes in xenobiotic metabolism and carcinogenesis in vitro.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
72-48-0
Product Name Alternative
CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP1B1, Anthraquinonic, Alizarin, Inhibitor, inhibit, Mordant Red 11
Field of Research
Cardiovascular Research, Epigenetics & Chromatin, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Purity
98.14% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:31.6 mg/mL (131.55 mM)
Smiles
OC1=C (O) C2=C (C=C1) C (=O) C1=CC=CC=C1C2=O
Molecular Formula
C14H8O4
Molecular Weight
240.21
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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