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Apocynin

≥98% (GC), powder, NADPH oxidase inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Apocynin, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyacetophenone, Acetovanillone, NADPH Oxidase Inhibitor V, NOX Inhibitor V

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H10O3
CAS Number:
498-02-2
Molecular Weight:
166.17
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00008747
Assay:
≥98% (GC)
Form:
powder
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Product Name

Apocynin, A cell-permeable, anti-inflammatory phenolic compound that acts as a potent and selective inhibitor of NADPH oxidase.

Quality Segment

100

description

Merck USA index - 14, 741

assay

≥98% (GC)

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

off-white to brown

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL, ethanol: 20 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O(C)c1c(ccc(c1)C(=O)C)O

InChI

1S/C9H10O3/c1-6(10)7-3-4-8(11)9(5-7)12-2/h3-5,11H,1-2H3

InChI key

DFYRUELUNQRZTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, anti-inflammatory phenolic compound that acts as a potent and selective inhibitor of NADPH oxidase. Shown to block peroxynitrite formation in murine macrophages. Reported to increase glutathione synthesis through activation of AP-1. Also reported to prevent phagocytosis of myelin by macrophages (10 mM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
NADPH oxidase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Abid, M.R., et al. 2000. FEBS Lett.486, 252.
Muijsers, R.B., et al. 2000. Br. J. Pharmacol.130, 932.
Lapperre, T.S., et al. 1999. FEBS Lett.443, 235.
Supinski, G., et al. 1999, J. Appl. Physiol.87, 776.
van der Goes, A., et al. 1998. J. Neuroimmunol.92, 67.
Hart, B.A., and Simmons, J.M. 1992. Biotechnol. Ther.3, 3.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

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