Hinokitiol
Iron Chelator antioxidant
Product Specifications
Background
Hinokitiol is a natural monoterpenoid. It is a potent metal chelator that induces differentiation and apoptosis in teratocarcinoma F9 cells (1), mediated by activation of caspase-3 (2). It also inhibits tyrosinase most likely via metal chelation (3).
CAS Number
499-44-5
Product Name Alternative
2-Hydroxy-4-isopropyl-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Antioxidant
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Cancer | Oxidative Stress
Purity
>98%
Weight
0.05
Format
White Solid
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO or ethanol (25 mg/ml)
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Molecular Weight
164.2
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Tanaka T., et al. (1999) Cell Biol Int. 23(8): 541-550.
2. Ido Y., et al. (1999) Cell Prolif. 32(1): 63-73
3. Kim D.S., et al. (2004) Arch Pharm Res. 27(3): 334-339.
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