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Honokiol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5,3′-Diallyl-2,4′-dihydroxybiphenyl, NSC 293100

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H18O2
CAS Number:
35354-74-6
Molecular Weight:
266.33
MDL number:
MFCD00016674
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831346
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

honokiol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(cc1CC=C)-c2cc(CC=C)ccc2O

InChI

1S/C18H18O2/c1-3-5-13-7-9-18(20)16(11-13)14-8-10-17(19)15(12-14)6-4-2/h3-4,7-12,19-20H,1-2,5-6H2

InChI key

FVYXIJYOAGAUQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Honokiol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Honokiol is a natural biphenyl neolignan from magnolia extract. It is antiangiogenic, antitumor, and anxiolytic.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

CorrosionEnvironment
GHS05,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H318,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Ankit Kumar et al.
Future medicinal chemistry, 5(7), 809-829 (2013-05-09)
Honokiol (3,5-di-(2-propenyl)-1,1-biphenyl-2,2-diol) is a natural bioactive neolignan isolated from the genus Magnolia. In recent studies, honokiol has been observed to have anti-angiogenic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and GABA-modulating properties in vitro and in preclinical models. Honokiol and its analogs target multiple
Wei Tian et al.
Die Pharmazie, 67(10), 811-816 (2012-11-10)
Honokiol is a small-molecule pharmacologically active component which has various medicinal applications. Increasing interest is paid on its multifunctional anti-tumor effects including inducing tumor cell death, anti-angiogenesis, anti-migration and anti-multiple drug resistance. We addressed a brief summary of the anti-tumor
Haiquan Wang et al.
Neuropharmacology, 86, 9-21 (2014-06-29)
Recently, increasing evidence has shown that cell cycle activation is a key factor of neuronal death and neurological dysfunction after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aims to investigate the effects of Honokiol, a cell cycle inhibitor, on attenuating the
Eun-Ryeong Hahm et al.
The Prostate, 74(4), 408-420 (2013-12-18)
We have shown previously that honokiol (HNK), a bioactive component of the medicinal plant Magnolia officinalis, inhibits growth of human prostate cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. However, the effect of HNK on androgen receptor (AR) signaling has not
Ying Ju Chen et al.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 32(4), 573-580 (2014-01-01)
Proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1β (IL-1β) stimulates several mediators of cartilage degradation and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). Honokiol, a low molecular weight natural product isolated from the Magnolia officinalis, has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory effect.
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