Dihydromyristicin
Dihydromyristicin was originally found in umbelliferous plants such as parsley; it exhibits antioxidative and chemopreventive activities. Dihydromyristicin induces phase II enzymes and inhibits benzo[a]pyrene-induced carcinogenesis in vivo.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1887248
| Cas No. |
52811-28-6 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Formula |
C11H14O3 |
| Formula Wt. |
194.23 |
| Chemical Name |
1-methoxy-5-propyl-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene |
| IUPAC Name |
4-methoxy-6-propyl-1,3-benzodioxole |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in benzene and ether; slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Appearance |
Colorless oil |
Zheng GQ, Kenney PM, Zhang J, et al. Inhibition of benzo[a]pyrene-induced tumorigenesis by myristicin, a volatile aroma constituent of parsley leaf oil. Carcinogenesis. 1992 Oct;13(10):1921-3. PMID: 1423855.
