(Rac)-Rhododendrol ((Rac)-Betuligenol) is an aromatic compound with pro-oxidant activity. (Rac)-Rhododendrol may be useful in the suppression of liver diseases. (Rac)-Rhododendrol can be toxic to melanocytes, leading to cell death. The metabolite of (Rac)-Rhododendrol, RD-quinone, is cytotoxic and causes enzyme inactivation and endoplasmic reticulum stress by binding to thiol proteins. (Rac)-Rhododendrol-derived melanin exhibits potent pro-oxidant activity and may cause oxidative stress[1].
Molekulargewicht:
166.22
Reinheit:
99.76
CAS Nummer:
[69617-84-1]
Formel:
C10H14O2
Target-Kategorie:
Endogenous Metabolite
Anwendungsbeschreibung:
MCE Product type: Reference compound
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