alpha-Asarone

Description

CAS: 2883-98-9 | C12H16O3 | 208.257 g/mol

α-Asarone was used in the synthesis of series of α-asarone isomers and were investigated for their hypolipidemic and antiplatelet activities. It is used in the synthesis of anti-inflammatory neolignan. Also used in lignan syntheses for antiallergic agents. It is clinically used as medication for treating epilepsy, cough, bronchitis and asthma. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, anticonvulsive and cognitive enhancing action.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, methanol.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents, heat. Store in refrigerator.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2883-98-9
• Molecular Formula: C12H16O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 208.257
• MDL Number: MFCD00064457
• InChI Key: RKFAZBXYICVSKP-AATRIKPKSA-N
• Synonym: alpha-asarone, asarone, trans-isoasarone, trans-asarone, asaron, azaron, etherophenol, trans-isoasaron, e-asarone, asarum camphor
• PubChem CID: 636822
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78309
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]benzene
• SMILES: CC=CC1=CC(=C(C=C1OC)OC)OC

• Melting Point: 57°C to 61°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Boiling Point: 296°C
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₃C₆H₂CH=CHCH₃
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1910606
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,824
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,methanol.
• Formula Weight: 208.25
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: alpha-Asarone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	220-743-6
RTECSNumber	DC2975000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only