| Bioactivity | 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid (12-Methoxycarnosic acid), a diterpene carnosic acid isolated from the acetone extract of Salvia microphylla, is an active constituent of 5α-reductase inhibition with an IC50 value of 61.7 μM. 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid inhibits proliferation in LNCaP cells. 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid has antioxidant, anti-cancer and antimicrobial activity[1][2]. |
| Invitro | 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid (12-Methoxycarnosic acid; 5 μM) inhibits androgen-dependent proliferation of LNCaP cells as 66.7%[1]. 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid shows antimicrobial activity against S. aureus at 78 μg/mL[2]. |
| Name | 12-O-Methylcarnosic acid |
| CAS | 62201-71-2 |
| Formula | C21H30O4 |
| Molar Mass | 346.46 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |