| Description | (R)-5-Hydroxy-1,7-diphenylheptan-3-one ((5R)-Dihydroyashabushiketol) is extracted from the rhizomes of Alpinia officinarum, a Chinese medicinal herb. (R)-5-Hydroxy-1,7-diphenylheptan-3-one inhibits melanogenesis in theophylline-stimulated murine B16 melanoma 4A5 cells. |
| Synonyms | (5R)-Dihydroyashabushiketol, (R)-5-羟基-1,7-二苯基-3-庚酮 |
| molecular weight | 282.38 |
| Molecular formula | C19H22O2 |
| CAS | 100761-20-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/ml (212.48 mM) |
| References | 1. Matsuda H , Nakashima S , Oda Y , et al. Melanogenesis inhibitors from the rhizomes of Alpinia officinarum in B16 melanoma cells[J]. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2009, 17( 16):6048-6053. |