| Bioactivity | α-Thujone is a monoterpene isolated from Thuja occidentalis essential oil with potent anti-tumor activities. α-Thujone is a reversible modulator of the GABA type A receptor and the IC50 for α-Thujone is 21 μM in suppressing the GABA-induced currents. α-Thujone induces ROS accumulation-dependent cytotoxicity, also induces cell apoptosis and autophagy. α-Thujone has antinociceptive, insecticidal, and anthelmintic activity, and easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier[1][2][3]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | α-Thujone | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 546-80-5 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C10H16O | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 152.23 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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