Picein

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Picein Structure
Picein structure
Common Name Picein
CAS Number 530-14-3 Molecular Weight 298.28900
Density 1.433 g/cm3 Boiling Point 562.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C14H18O7 Melting Point 195ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 213.2ºC

 Use of Picein


Picein, isolated from Picrorhiza kurroa, is a naturally occurring antioxidant[1].

 Names

Name 4-Acetylphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside
Synonym More Synonyms

 Picein Biological Activity

Description Picein, isolated from Picrorhiza kurroa, is a naturally occurring antioxidant[1].
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References

[1]. K Kant, et al. Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Picrorhiza kurroa (Leaves) Extracts. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2013 May;75(3):324-9.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.433 g/cm3
Boiling Point 562.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 195ºC
Molecular Formula C14H18O7
Molecular Weight 298.28900
Flash Point 213.2ºC
Exact Mass 298.10500
PSA 116.45000
Index of Refraction 1.608
Storage condition Hygroscopic, -20?C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

 Safety Information

Safety Phrases S22
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Articles3

More Articles
Picein and piceol concentrations in Norway spruce.

Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 19(3) , 301-9, (1990)

The concentrations of the glucoside picein and its aglucone piceol (4-hydroxy acetophenone) in the needles of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karsten) are considered indicators of plant stress. By use...

Hydrolysis of a naturally occurring beta-glucoside by a broad-specificity beta-glucosidase from liver.

Biochem. J. 237(2) , 469-76, (1986)

We have isolated from guinea-pig liver a broad-specificity beta-glucosidase of unknown function that utilizes as its substrate non-physiological aryl glycosides (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl beta-D-gluco...

Continuous spectrophotometric assays for beta-glucosidases acting on the plant glucosides L-picein and prunasin.

Anal. Biochem. 200(2) , 365-9, (1992)

The neutral pH optimum beta-glucosidases of mammalian liver and almonds are each capable of hydrolyzing a number of plant glucosides, including L-picein (p-hydroxyacetophenone-beta-D-glucoside) and pr...

 Synonyms

MFCD00016916
l-picein
EINECS 208-473-7