Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is used in the treatment of multiple diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders and cancers. It is also used as an antioxidant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Solubility
Soluble in 100% ethanol, methanol, acetone, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylformamide, ethanol (5% w/v), glycol, PEG, and slightly soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Naturally-occurring antioxidant.
- Paracatu, L. C.; de Faria, C. M. Q. G.; Zeraik, M. L.; Quinello, C.; Rennó, C.; Palmeira, P.; da Fonseca, L. M.; Ximenes, V. F. Hydrophobicity and antioxidant activity acting together for the beneficial health properties of nordihydroguaiaretic acid. Food Funct. 2015, 6, 1818-1831.
- Ibrahim, N. H.; Gregoire, M.; Devassy, J. G.; Wu, Y.; Yoshihara, D.; Yamaguchi, T.; Nagao, S.; Aukema, H. M. Cyclooxygenase product inhibition with acetylsalicylic acid slows disease progression in the Han: SPRD-Cy rat model of polycystic kidney disease. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2015, 116, 19-25.