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alpha-Asarone  (Synonyms: α-Asarone; trans-Asarone)

Cat. No.: HY-N0700 Purity: 99.57%
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alpha-Asarone (α-Asarone) is one of the main psychoactive compounds, and possesses an antidepressant-like activity in mice.

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alpha-Asarone Chemical Structure

alpha-Asarone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 2883-98-9

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Description

alpha-Asarone (α-Asarone) is one of the main psychoactive compounds, and possesses an antidepressant-like activity in mice.

In Vitro

The results indicated that α-asarone significantly attenuated the LPS-stimulated increase in neuroinflammatory responses and suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokine production in BV-2 cells. Mechanistic study revealed that alpha-Asarone (α-Asarone) inhibited the LPS-stimulated activation via regulation of nuclear factor kappa-B by blocking degradation of inhibitor kappa B-alpha signaling in BV-2 microglial cells[2].

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In Vivo

The present results reveal that the acute treatment of alpha-Asarone (α-Asarone) elicited biphasic responses on immobility such that the duration of the immobility time is significantly reduced at lower doses (15 and 20 mg/kg, i.p.) but increased at higher doses (50 and 100 mg/kg, i.p.) in the TST. Besides, alpha-Asarone (α-Asarone) at higher doses (50 and 100 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly decreased the spontaneous locomotor activity[1].

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Molecular Weight

208.25

Formula

C12H16O3

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C/C=C/C1=C(OC)C=C(OC)C(OC)=C1

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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (480.19 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.8019 mL 24.0096 mL 48.0192 mL
5 mM 0.9604 mL 4.8019 mL 9.6038 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (12.00 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (12.00 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 4.8019 mL 24.0096 mL 48.0192 mL 120.0480 mL
5 mM 0.9604 mL 4.8019 mL 9.6038 mL 24.0096 mL
10 mM 0.4802 mL 2.4010 mL 4.8019 mL 12.0048 mL
15 mM 0.3201 mL 1.6006 mL 3.2013 mL 8.0032 mL
20 mM 0.2401 mL 1.2005 mL 2.4010 mL 6.0024 mL
25 mM 0.1921 mL 0.9604 mL 1.9208 mL 4.8019 mL
30 mM 0.1601 mL 0.8003 mL 1.6006 mL 4.0016 mL
40 mM 0.1200 mL 0.6002 mL 1.2005 mL 3.0012 mL
50 mM 0.0960 mL 0.4802 mL 0.9604 mL 2.4010 mL
60 mM 0.0800 mL 0.4002 mL 0.8003 mL 2.0008 mL
80 mM 0.0600 mL 0.3001 mL 0.6002 mL 1.5006 mL
100 mM 0.0480 mL 0.2401 mL 0.4802 mL 1.2005 mL
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