Nordihydroguaiaretic acid - mixture of diastereomers

CAS: 500-38-9

Ref. 3D-FN26437

Product Information

• Name: Nordihydroguaiaretic acid - mixture of diastereomers
• Synonyms: 4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis-1,2-benzenediol4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethyl-ene)dipyrocatecholDihydronorguaiaretic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Nordihydroguaiaretic acid - mixture of diastereomers is a potent antioxidant compound, regarded as a lignan. This compound is primarily sourced from the creosote bush, known scientifically as *Larrea tridentata*. The mode of action of nordihydroguaiaretic acid involves its ability to scavenge free radicals, effectively neutralizing them and thus protecting cellular components from oxidative damage.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 302.36 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₂₂O₄
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H22O4/c1-11(7-13-3-5-15(19)17(21)9-13)12(2)8-14-4-6-16(20)18(22)10-14/h3-6,9-12,19-22H,7-8H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HCZKYJDFEPMADG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(C)Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1