Molecular structure of Elemicin
Elemicin (CAS 487-11-6)
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Alternate Names:
5-Allyl-1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene
Application:
Elemicin is a constituent of the essential oil of nutmeg
CAS Number:
487-11-6
Molecular Weight:
208.25
Molecular Formula:
C12H16O3
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Elemicin is an organic compound found in a variety of plants, including nutmeg, mace, and elemi oil. Elemicin is a phenylpropene, a type of aromatic compound. In biochemistry, elemicin is known for its potential to undergo metabolic transformation, leading to the formation of other compounds with biological activity. Elemicin can be metabolized into compounds such as myristicin and safrole. Elemicin possesses antioxidant properties.
Elemicin (CAS 487-11-6) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Elemicin, 250 mg | sc-396155A | 250 mg | $151.00 | |||
Elemicin, 500 mg | sc-396155B | 500 mg | $203.00 | |||
Elemicin, 1 g | sc-396155 | 1 g | $316.00 | |||
Elemicin, 2 g | sc-396155C | 2 g | $515.00 | |||
Elemicin, 5 g | sc-396155D | 5 g | $1191.00 | |||
Elemicin, 10 g | sc-396155E | 10 g | $2002.00 |