Bioactivity | Macrozamin is a major constituent principle of Cycads. Macrozamin has carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic and neurotoxic properties[1]. |
Name | Macrozamin |
CAS | 6327-93-1 |
Formula | C13H24N2O11 |
Molar Mass | 384.34 |
Appearance | Solid |
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) |
Reference | [1]. Jerald J.Nair, et al. Isolation and quantification of the toxic methylazoxymethanol glycoside macrozamin in selected South African cycad species. South African Journal of Botany,Volume 82, September 2012, Pages 108-112. |