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alpha-Asarone, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
α-Asarone was used in the synthesis of series of α-asarone isomers and were investigated for their hypolipidemic and antiplatelet activities. It is used in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory neolignan. Also used in lignan syntheses for antiallergic agents. It is clinically used as medication for treating epilepsy, cough, bronchitis and asthma. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, anticonvulsive and cognitive enhancing action.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in chloroform, methanol.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents, heat. Store in refrigerator.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 57°C to 61°C |
Color | White to Yellow |
Boiling Point | 296°C |
Linear Formula | (CH3O)3C6H2CH=CHCH3 |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 1910606 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,824 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,methanol. |
Formula Weight | 208.25 |
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Safety and Handling
- alpha-Asarone
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (E)-1,2,4-Trimethoxy-5-prop-1-enylbenzene
RUO – Research Use Only