CAS No. 140-67-0
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4-Allylanisole
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| CAS Number | 140-67-0 | |
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C10H12O |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 148.20 | |
| SMILES | COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC=C |
4-Allylanisole, also known as estragole, is a naturally occurring phenylpropanoid compound that acts as a modulator of neuronal excitability and smooth muscle contractility. It inhibits voltage-gated sodium ion channels, suppressing action potential generation and peripheral nerve conduction. Consequently, 4-allylanisole attenuates neuronal firing and demonstrates neurodepressive, local anesthetic, and vasorelaxant downstream effects in preclinical functional assay models. [1]
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.