SMILES:

CC(C)(C=C)C1=C(C=C(C(=C1)C=CC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O)OC)O
Licochalcone A Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Licochalcone A product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (E)-3-[4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-5-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)phenyl]-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
CAS Number 58749-22-7
Molecular Formula

C21H22O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 338.4
SMILES CC(C)(C=C)C1=C(C=C(C(=C1)C=CC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O)OC)O
InChIKey KAZSKMJFUPEHHW-DHZHZOJOSA-N

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 67 mg/mL (197.99 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 67 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.