| Bioactivity | Masoprocol (meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic acid) is a potent and orally active lipoxygenase inhibitor. Masoprocol shows antihyperglycemic activity. Masoprocol decreases the glucose concentration and hepatic triglyceride in vivo. Masoprocol has the potential for the research of type II diabetes[1][2][3]. |
| Invitro | Masoprocol (30 µM; 90 min) shows high basal and insulin-stimulated glucose clearance in adipocytes[2]. |
| Name | Masoprocol |
| CAS | 27686-84-6 |
| Formula | C18H22O4 |
| Molar Mass | 302.36 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |