Licochalcone A

CAS: 58749-22-7

Ref. 3D-FL46247

Product Information

• Name: Licochalcone A
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Licochalcone A is a bioactive compound, which is a flavonoid derived from the roots of Glycyrrhiza inflata, a species of licorice. It exhibits a unique mode of action by inhibiting the activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitigating the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, it has been found to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), contributing to its antioxidant effects.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 338.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 97 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H22O4/c1-5-21(2,3)17-12-15(20(25-4)13-19(17)24)8-11-18(23)14-6-9-16(22)10-7-14/h5-13,22,24H,1H2,2-4H3/b11-8+
• InChI key: InChIKey=KAZSKMJFUPEHHW-DHZHZOJOSA-N
• SMILES: C=CC(C)(C)c1cc(/C=C/C(=O)c2ccc(O)cc2)c(OC)cc1O