Pterostilbene, Resveratrol analog; anticancer activity

Product Details

Formal Name: 3,5-Dimethoxy-4’-hydroxystilbene

Alternate Names: 4-[(1E)-2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl]phenol

Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₃

Formula Weight: 256.28

CAS Number: 537-42-8

Purity: >98%

Formulation: powder

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 100 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 50 mg/ml).

Storage: -20°C

Stability: ≥ 2 years.

Applications

Resveratrol analog; anticancer activity

Functions

A naturally occurring stilbenoid related to resveratrol. Displays antiproliferative activity. Induces accumulation of autophagic vacuoles followed by cell death in HL60 cells. Displays protective effects against free radical-mediated oxidative damage. Produces anti-inflammatory effects by down-regulating the activity of TNFα. Activates AMPK.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in DMSO (up to 100 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 50 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20° for up to 1 week.

Research use only.

Documents

• Datasheet (PDF)
• MSDS (PDF)