Orcinol, CAS 504-15-4

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: 5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C7H8O2

Formula Weight: 124,1

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 504-15-4

Notes: Orcinol is a polyketide synthase-derived phenol that has been found in F. graminearum and has diverse biological activities.{60657,43371,60658} It scavenges DPPH (Item No. 14805) radicals (IC50 = 2.93 mM).{43371} Orcinol (2.5 and 5 mg/kg) increases the number of entries into and percentage of time spent in the open arms of the elevated plus maze in mice, indicating anxiolytic-like activity.{60658} It has also been used in the colorimetric detection of carbohydrates.{45542,60659}

• SKU: CAY34467-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 34467-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 g
• Quantity Unit: STK