3,8-Dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one

CAS: 1143-70-0

Ref. 3D-FD171109

Product Information

• Name: 3,8-Dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one
• Synonyms: Urolithin A
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,8-Dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one (3,8 DHC) is a natural compound that has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It increases the production of ATP (cellular energy) by activating the ATP binding cassette transporter and increasing autophagy. 3,8 DHC may also inhibit apoptosis (cell death), which has been observed in studies involving balloon injury and atherosclerotic lesions. This compound may also have potential therapeutic benefits for bowel disease, cancer, and neuronal death.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Beige To Yellow To Brown Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H8O4/c14-7-1-3-9-10-4-2-8(15)6-12(10)17-13(16)11(9)5-7/h1-6,14-15H
• InChI key: InChIKey=RIUPLDUFZCXCHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=c1oc2cc(O)ccc2c2ccc(O)cc12