(Rac) -Rhododendrol [CAS 69617-84-1]

(Rac) -Rhododendrol ((Rac) -Betuligenol) is an aromatic compound with pro-oxidant activity. (Rac) -Rhododendrol may be useful in the suppression of liver diseases. (Rac) -Rhododendrol can be toxic to melanocytes, leading to cell death. The metabolite of (Rac) -Rhododendrol, RD-quinone, is cytotoxic and causes enzyme inactivation and endoplasmic reticulum stress by binding to thiol proteins. (Rac) -Rhododendrol-derived melanin exhibits potent pro-oxidant activity and may cause oxidative stress[1].

[69617-84-1]

C10H14O2

166.22

OC(C)CCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1

Endogenous Metabolite

99.76

4°C (Powder, stored under nitrogen)

Room Temperature

H302, H319

H302, H319