CAS No. 487-11-6
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Elemicin
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| IUPAC Name | 1,2,3-trimethoxy-5-prop-2-enylbenzene | |
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| CAS Number | 487-11-6 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C12H16O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 208.25 | |
| InChIKey | BPLQKQKXWHCZSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Elemicin is a natural aromatic phenylpropanoid compound and a constituent of essential oil from Canarium luzonicum. It modulates lipid metabolic pathways by inhibiting stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) activity in the liver through metabolic activation. By targeting SCD1, elemicin alters hepatic lipid homeostasis and fatty acid desaturation dynamics. Additionally, as an active phenylpropene derivative, elemicin undergoes hepatic metabolic biotransformation to exert downstream physiological effects. [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.