011078
CAS Number
550-24-3Grade
Highly PurifiedMolecular Formula
C17H26O4Molecular Weight
294.39EU Commodity Code
38220090Shipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
RTEmbelin
2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-p-benzoquinone; 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-1,4-benzoquinone; Embelic acid; Emberine; NSC 91874; 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-undecyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione;
Embelin is a natural benzoquinone found in plants of the Myrsinaceae family. Embelin has a wide range of biological activity as it inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites. Embelin also displays contraceptive and pro-apoptotic properties.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
Stasiuk, M. et al.: Glob. J. Biochem., 2, 262 (2011); Brahmeshwari, G. et al.: Adv. Plant Sci., 24, 467 (2011); Hu, R. et al.: Med. Oncol., 28, 1598 (2011);USBio References
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