Aloesin – 5 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
30861-27-9
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Aloesin is a C-glycosylated chromone compound found in aloe (Liliaceae) that inhibits tyrosinase (IC50 = 0.9 mM), an enzyme responsible for catalyzing the first step of the conversion of tyrosine to melanin.{23238} Derivatives of aloesin have been shown to exhibit free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity.{23236} The antihyperpigmenting effects of aloesin have been explored in melanocytes.{23237}  

 

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Description

An inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50 = 0.9 mM), the enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the conversion of tyrosine to melanin


Formal name: 8-β-D-glucopyranosyl-7-hydroxy-5-methyl-2-(2-oxopropyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

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Molecular weight: 394.4

CAS: 30861-27-9

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products||Product Type|Biochemicals|Small Molecule Inhibitors|MMPs||Research Area