Bioactivity | (+)-Afzelechin, isolated from rhizomes of Bergenia ligulata, is an alpha-glucosidase activity inhibitor with an ID50 (50% inhibition dose) value of 0.13 mM. (+)-Afzelechin can delay the absorption of carbohydrates in food to suppress postprandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia[1]. |
Name | (+)-Afzelechin |
CAS | 2545-00-8 |
Formula | C15H14O5 |
Molar Mass | 274.27 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |