| Description | Acamelin is a quinone isolated from the Australian black wood acacia melanoxylon. It is responsible for the allergy-inducing properties of the species. |
| molecular weight | 192.17 |
| Molecular formula | C10H8O4 |
| CAS | 74161-27-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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