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Sigma-Aldrich

3-N-Butylphthalide

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

3-N-Butylphthalide, 3-Butylphthalide, 3-N-butyl-phthalide, butylphthalide, n-Butylphthalide, 3-Butylisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
190.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

liquid

application(s)

metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O=C1C2=CC=CC=C2C(CCCC)O1

InChI

1S/C12H14O2/c1-2-3-8-11-9-6-4-5-7-10(9)12(13)14-11/h4-7,11H,2-3,8H2,1H3

InChI key

HJXMNVQARNZTEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-N-Butylphthalide (NBP) is a compound found in Chinese celery seed extracts that can improve cognitive functions and may decrease Amyloid-beta levels in Alzheimer′s disease. NBP has antioxidant activities and may protect against oxidative/nitrosative stress, mitochondrial impairment and apoptosis.

Preparation Note

Centrifuge vial before use to aid in recovery of material.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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