Properties
Description
Alizarin, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective cell metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of metabolism by inhibiting cytochrome P450. It targets the CYP1A1, CYP1A2, and CYP1B1.
Molecular Formula
C14H8O4
Targets
CYP1A1: 6.2 μM; CYP1A2: 10.0 μM; CYP1B1: 2.7 μM
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 42 mg/mL (174.84 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Alizarin is a metabolism inhibitor that plays a key role in the study of the mineralization process and the development of bone-related treatments.
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.
