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DIF-3 (CAS 113411-17-9)

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Alternate Names:
1-(3-Chloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-1-hexanone; Differentiation-inducing factor 3
CAS Number:
113411-17-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
272.72
Molecular Formula:
C13H17ClO4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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DIF-3 functions as a potent inhibitor of a specific enzyme involved in cellular signaling pathways. It exerts its mechanism of action by binding to the active site of the enzyme, thereby preventing its normal function and disrupting downstream signaling cascades. This disruption ultimately leads to the inhibition of certain cellular processes, making it useful for studying the molecular mechanisms underlying these pathways.


DIF-3 (CAS 113411-17-9) References

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DIF-3, 1 mg

sc-257347
1 mg
$136.00