trans-Chalcone, 97%
trans-Chalcone, 97%
trans-Chalcone, 97%
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trans-Chalcone, 97%

CAS: 614-47-1 | C15H12O | 208.26 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS614-47-1
IUPAC Name(2E)-1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one
Molecular FormulaC15H12O
InChI KeyDQFBYFPFKXHELB-VAWYXSNFSA-N
SMILESO=C(C=CC1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream or pale yellow to yellow
FormPowder or crystalline powder
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)51.0-60.0°C
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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. M Najafian.; A Ebrahim-Habibi.;N Hezareh. Trans-chalcone: a novel small molecule inhibitor of mammalian alpha-amylase. Molecular biology . 201138 (3), 1617-1620.
  2. AA Sukhorukov.; BA Zadorozhnyi. The nature of the bands in the electronic absorption spectrum of trans-chalcone. Theoretical and Experimental Chemistry. 19736 (5), 490-494.