Description
3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl ethanol is a phenolic component of olive oil that inhibits both 12- and 5-LO. The IC50 values for the inhibition of rat platelet 12-LO and rat neutrophil 5-LO are 4.2 and 13 µM, respectively. It does not inhibit, and may actually enhance, COX activity.{4049} 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl ethanol also protects LDL from both biological and chemical oxidation, suggesting a potential mechanism for the protective effects of olive oil against atherosclerosis.{6597}
Formal name: 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
Synonyms: 3-Hydroxytyrosol|Ba2774|DOPET
Molecular weight: 154.2
CAS: 10597-60-1
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in ethanol