231282

α-Asarone

98%

• Synonym(s): alpha-Asarone, trans-1,2,4-Trimethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)benzene, trans-1-Propenyl-2,4,5-trimethoxybenzene, trans-Asarone, Isoasaron
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₃C₆H₂CH=CHCH₃
• CAS Number: 2883-98-9
• Molecular Weight: 208.25
• Beilstein: 1910606
• EC Number: 220-743-6
• MDL number: MFCD00064457
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853852
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: powder
• bp: 296 °C (lit.)
• mp: 57-61 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: COc1cc(OC)c(\C=C\C)cc1OC
• InChI: 1S/C12H16O3/c1-5-6-9-7-11(14-3)12(15-4)8-10(9)13-2/h5-8H,1-4H3/b6-5+
• InChI key: RKFAZBXYICVSKP-AATRIKPKSA-N

Description

General description

α-Asarone is an effective component isolated from the chinese medicinal herb Acorus tatarinowii. It is clinically used as medication for treating epilepsy, cough, bronchitis and asthma. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, anticonvulsive and cognitive enhancing action.

Application

α-Asarone was used in the synthesis of series of α-asarone isomers and were investigated for their hypolipidemic and antiplatelet activities.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves