b-Naphthoflavone

• CAT Number: R070126
• CAS Number: 6051-87-2
• Molecular Formula: C19H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 272.30
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5,6-Benzoflavone
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-phenylbenzo[f]chromen-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H12O2/c20-16-12-18(14-7-2-1-3-8-14)21-17-11-10-13-6-4-5-9-15(13)19(16)17/h1-12H
• InChIKey: OUGIDAPQYNCXRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C=CC4=CC=CC=C43

b-Naphthoflavone (Cat No.:R070126) is a synthetic compound used as a research tool in toxicology and pharmacology. It is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon known for its ability to induce cytochrome P450 enzymes. These enzymes are involved in drug metabolism and detoxification processes in the body. b-Naphthoflavone is utilized to investigate drug metabolism, drug-drug interactions, and the activation or detoxification of environmental pollutants and carcinogens.