Bioactivity | 6-Methoxyflavanone (6-MeOF) is an orally active flavonoid compound. 6-Methoxyflavanone has anxiolytic properties. 6-Methoxyflavanone targets unique sites on GABA-A receptors, different from traditional benzodiazepines. 6-Methoxyflavanone can be used to study anxiety disorders. 6-Methoxyflavanone readily crosses the blood brain barrier (BBB)[1]. |
CAS | 3034-04-6 |
Formula | C16H14O3 |
Molar Mass | 254.28 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Akbar S, et al. Characterization of 6-methoxyflavanone as a novel anxiolytic agent: A behavioral and pharmacokinetic approach. Eur J Pharmacol. 2017 Apr 15;801:19-27. |