4,9-Dihydroxy-α-lapachone

Ref. 3D-GCA47367

Product Information

• Name: 4,9-Dihydroxy-α-lapachone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4,9-Dihydroxy-α-lapachone is a natural product that has been shown to have neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. It activates the dopamine receptor, which may be helpful in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This compound also has an effect on lysosomal activity, which may be useful in the treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. 4,9-Dihydroxy-α-lapachone can be extracted from plants such as Lapacho (Tabebuia avellanedae) or Pau d'arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 274.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%