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Indole-3-carbinol

Synonym(s):

3-Indolemethanol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H9NO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.17
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

mp

96-99 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCc1c[nH]c2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C9H9NO/c11-6-7-5-10-9-4-2-1-3-8(7)9/h1-5,10-11H,6H2

InChI key

IVYPNXXAYMYVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Indole-3-carbinol is a novel secondary plant metabolite produced in cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and brussels sprouts.

Application

Indole-3-carbinol has been used for encapsulation with poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), to study its in-vitro anti-cancerogenic effects on breast adenocarcinoma epithelial (MCF7), colon adenocarcinoma epithelial (Caco2), prostate carcinoma epithelial (PC3) cells. It has also been used as a cytochrome P4501A (CYP1A) inducer.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) activates aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) and induces G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Thus, it acts as a potential anti-cancer agent. In addition, it induces estradiol metabolism by stimulating cytochrome P450 enzymes. Therefore, I3C is considered to be a potent chemotherapeutic for various types of cancer including, breast, prostate, colon cancer, and leukemia.
Inhibits cancinogenesis at the initiation stage. Has be shown to inhibit carcinogenesis in several animal species, but it enhances tumor incidence if administered at a post-initiation stage. Found in cruciferous vegetables.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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