| Bioactivity | Methyl citrate is a Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor (IC50=0.23 mM). Methyl citrate is isolated from the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten Makino[1]. |
| Invitro | Methyl citrate is a Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor (IC50=0.23 mM)[1]. |
| Name | Methyl citrate |
| CAS | 26163-61-1 |
| Formula | C7H10O7 |
| Molar Mass | 206.15 |
| 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]. Han YN, et al. Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors from the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten. Arch Pharm Res. 2001;24(1):51-54. |