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 |
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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.