Phloracetophenone (2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone) is the aglycone part of acetophenone glycoside obtained from Curcuma comosa Roxb, with cholesterol-lowering activity. Phloracetophenone enhances cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase (CYP7A1) activity. Phloracetophenone stimulats bile secretion mediated through Mrp2.

Product information

CAS Number: 480-66-0

Molecular Weight: 168.15

Formula: C8H8O4

Chemical Name: 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one

Smiles: CC(=O)C1C(O)=CC(O)=CC=1O

InChiKey: XLEYFDVVXLMULC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-4(9)8-6(11)2-5(10)3-7(8)12/h2-3,10-12H,1H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (594.71 mM). H2O : 2 mg/mL (11.89 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Phloracetophenone (2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone) is a cholesterol-lowering agent, enhances cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase (CYP7A1) activity, and elevates CYP7A1 mRNA level. Phloracetophenone (1, 2, and 4 μmol/min) immediately and dose-dependently increases bile acid-independent bile flow in the isolated perfused rat liver.

In Vivo:

Phloracetophenone (2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone; 125 or 250 μmol/kg, intraduodenal injection) shows choleretic activity requiring multidrug resistance protein-2 (Mrp2) in rats. Phloracetophenone (40 μmol/min) partially prevents the E2-17G induced cholestasis.

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