| Bioactivity | Dimethyl biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylate (Biphenyl dimethyl dicarboxylate) is a hepatoprotectant obtained from Schizandra fructus and may induce a signal transduction similar to that associated with IFN[1]. |
| Name | Dimethyl biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylate |
| CAS | 792-74-5 |
| Formula | C16H14O4 |
| Molar Mass | 270.28 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| 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) |
| Reference | [1]. Joo SS, et al. Interferon signal transduction of biphenyl dimethyl dicarboxylate/amantadine and anti-HBV activity in HepG2 2.2.15. Arch Pharm Res. 2006 May;29(5):405-11. |