Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, 97%

Description

CAS: 500-38-9 | C18H22O4 | 302.37 g/mol

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is used in the treatment of multiple diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders and cancers. It is also used as an antioxidant.

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 100% ethanol, methanol, acetone, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylformamide, ethanol (5% w/v), glycol, PEG, and slightly soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 500-38-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H22O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 302.37
• MDL Number: MFCD00002206
• InChI Key: HCZKYJDFEPMADG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: nordihydroguaiaretic acid, ndga, dihydronorguaiaretic acid, norhydroguaiaretic acid, nordihydroguairaretic acid, norguaiaretic acid, dihydro, 1,2-benzenediol, 4,4'-2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl bis, dinorguaiaretic acid, dihydro, 4,4'-2,3-dimethyltetramethylene dipyrocatechol, 2,3-bis 3,4-dihydroxyphenylmethyl butane
• PubChem CID: 4534
• ChEBI: CHEBI:7625
• IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]benzene-1,2-diol
• SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)C(C)CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O

• Melting Point: 184°C to 188°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 2056825
• Merck Index: 14,6693
• Solubility Information: Soluble in 100% ethanol,methanol,acetone,dimethylsulfoxide,dimethylformamide,ethanol (5% w/v),glycol,PEG,and slightly soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 302.37
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Nordihydroguaiaretic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	207-903-0
RTECSNumber	UX1750000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only