| Description | Myrtenal is a natural monoterpene. It is found to attenuate diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats by stabilizing intrinsic antioxidants and modulating apoptotic and anti-apoptotic cascades. Myrtenal also inhibits acetylcholinesterase, a known Alzheimer target. |
| Synonyms | NSC-54384, NSC 54384, NSC54384, Benihinal |
| molecular weight | 150.22 |
| Molecular formula | C10H14O |
| CAS | 564-94-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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