trans-Chalcone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trans chalcone is used to prevent lung and forestomach cancer. It induces programmed cell death due to reduced mitochondrial transmembrane potential in Arabidopsis thaliana roots.

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Applications
Trans chalcone is used to prevent lung and forestomach cancer. It induces programmed cell death due to reduced mitochondrial transmembrane potential in Arabidopsis thaliana roots.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, and ethanol (slightly). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 614-47-1
• Molecular Formula: C15H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 208.26
• MDL Number: MFCD00003082
• InChI Key: DQFBYFPFKXHELB-VAWYXSNFSA-N
• Synonym: chalcone, trans-chalcone, e-chalcone, benzalacetophenone, chalkone, benzylideneacetophenone, phenyl styryl ketone, cinnamophenone, 2-benzalacetophenone, 2-benzylideneacetophenone
• PubChem CID: 637760
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48965
• IUPAC Name: (E)-1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 55°C to 57°C
• Boiling Point: 208°C (25 mmHg)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 509985
• Merck Index: 14,2037
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,ether,benzene,and ethanol (slightly). Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 208.26
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-Chalcone

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