Allylpyrocatechol

• CAT Number: I021796
• CAS Number: 1125-74-2
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 150.177
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Allylpyrocatechol
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 3-Prop-2-enylbenzene-1,2-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-2-4-7-5-3-6-8(10)9(7)11/h2-3,5-6,10-11H,1,4H2
• InChIKey: PARWTEYYJSDGQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC(CC=C)=C1O

Allylpyrocatechol is an antioxidant, attenuating collagen-induced arthritis via attenuation of oxidative stress secondary to modulation of the MAPK, JAK/STAT, and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways.

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