Orsellinic Acid, CAS 480-64-8

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-benzoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C8H8O4

Formula Weight: 168.2

CAS Number: 480-64-8

Notes: Orsellinic acid is a fungal metabolite and benzoic acid derivative with antioxidant and neuroprotective activities.{43371,43459} It scavenges 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH; Item No. 14805) radicals with an IC50 value of 5 mM.{43371} Orsellinic acid (1 μg/ml) prevents PARP cleavage induced by platelet-activating factor (PAF) in PC12-AC cells and PAF-induced cytotoxicity in PAF receptor null (Pafr-/-) mouse cerebellar granule cells.{43459}

• SKU: CAY22708-250
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 22708-250
• Package Unit: 250 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK