4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

CAS: 20824-45-7

Ref. 3D-VAA82445

Product Information

• Name: 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a phenolic compound that can be extracted from the bark of the Indian tree Terminalia arjuna. The extract has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat diabetes and cancer. In vitro studies have shown that this extract inhibits the activity of viruses, including HIV, with a mechanism of action similar to that of indinavir. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol also has an antioxidant effect and stimulates the production of glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase by cells in culture. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is used as an herbal drug in India and research has found it to be hepatoprotective when administered orally to rats.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 198.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder