Beta-Asarone

CAS: 5273-86-9

Ref. 3D-FA145212

Product Information

• Name: Beta-Asarone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Beta-Asarone is an organic compound that is a constituent of essential oils found in Acorus species, particularly Acorus calamus. This compound is sourced from the rhizomes of these aquatic plants, which have a long history of use in traditional medicine. Beta-Asarone acts primarily on the central nervous system, exhibiting neuropharmacological effects. Its mode of action involves modulation of neurotransmitter systems, potentially influencing pathways related to cognition and mood.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₃
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O3/c1-5-6-9-7-11(14-3)12(15-4)8-10(9)13-2/h5-8H,1-4H3/b6-5-
• InChI key: InChIKey=RKFAZBXYICVSKP-WAYWQWQTSA-N
• SMILES: C/C=C\c1cc(OC)c(OC)cc1OC