Tropolone

CAS: 533-75-5

Ref. 3D-FT34242

Product Information

• Name: Tropolone
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-one, 2-hydroxy-, 2-Hidroxiciclohepta-2,4,6-Trienona, 2-Hydroxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrienone, 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-Trien-1-One, 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-Trienone, 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienon, 2-Hydroxytropone, Cyclohepta-2,4,6-Trienone, 2-Hydroxy-, Nsc 89303, Purpurocatechol, α-Tropolone
• CAS: 533-75-5

Description

Tropolone is a compound that is found in plant species of the genus Myrtus, particularly in M. pomifera and M. rotundifolia. Tropolone has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and to inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vitro. The effect of tropolone on mitochondrial membrane potential was studied in human HL-60 cells and it was found to cause an increase in this parameter.
Molecular modeling studies have revealed the x-ray crystal structures of tropolone and its complex with dioxygen. These structures show that tropolone binds to the heme moiety of cytochrome c oxidase, inhibiting electron transfer reactions in mitochondria. Tropolone also inhibits the synthesis of DNA, RNA, protein, and phospholipids in humans.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 122.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder