Product Description: 5,6-Dihydroxyindole, a melanin precursor, has a broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic activity. 5,6-Dihydroxyindole has cytotoxic effects and is strongly toxic against various pathogens[1].
Applications: COVID-19-anti-virus
Formula: C8H7NO2
References: [1]Heiduschka P, et al. Melanin precursor 5,6-dihydroxyindol: protective effects and cytotoxicity on retinal cells in vitroand in vivo. Toxicol Pathol. 2007 Dec;35(7):1030-8./[2]Zhao P, et al. Antiviral, anti-parasitic, and cytotoxic effects of 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI), a reactive compound generated by phenoloxidase during insect immune response. Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 2011 Sep;41(9):645-52.
CAS Number: 3131-52-0
Molecular Weight: 149.15
Compound Purity: 99.77
Research Area: Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Solubility: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/H2O : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Bacterial;Endogenous Metabolite;Fungal;Parasite