| Bioactivity | Rhododendrol can induce leukoderma. Rhododendrol induces generation of hydroxyl radicals and melanocyte cytotoxicity by increasing glutathione levels. Rhododendrol is a phenolic compound that can be isolated from plants such as Acer nikoense and Betula platyphylla[1]. |
| Name | Rhododendrol |
| CAS | 501-96-2 |
| Formula | C10H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 166.22 |
| 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]. Gabe Y, et al. Substantial evidence for the rhododendrol-induced generation of hydroxyl radicals that causes melanocyte cytotoxicity and induces chemical leukoderma. J Dermatol Sci. 2018 Sep;91(3):311-316. |