3,5-Dimethoxystilbene

CAS: 78916-49-1

Ref. 3D-DDA91649

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dimethoxystilbene
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethoxy-5-[(E)-2-phenylvinyl]benzene, benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-5-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-, 1,3-dimethoxy-5-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]benzene, 1,3-Dimethoxy-5-(2-Phenylethenyl)Benzene
• CAS: 78916-49-1

Description

3,5-Dimethoxystilbene is a potent inhibitor of human pathogens. It has been shown to inhibit the mitochondrial membrane potential in vitro and show antimicrobial effects against human pathogens such as Cryptococcus neoformans. 3,5-Dimethoxystilbene also inhibits fatty acid production in liver cells and leukemia cells. The structure of 3,5-dimethoxystilbene includes a stilbene core with two methoxy groups at the 5 and 3 position on the ring, respectively. This compound is related to other stilbenes that have been shown to have antimicrobial properties such as resveratrol from grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 240.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%