Gigantol

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Gigantol Structure
Gigantol structure
Common Name Gigantol
CAS Number 83088-28-2 Molecular Weight 274.31
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C16H18O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Gigantol


Gigantol is a natural product that could be isolated from Cymbidium giganteum. Gigantol is a potent inhibitor of the spontaneous contractions of the guinea-pig ileum[1].

 Names

Name 4-[2-(3-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol
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 Gigantol Biological Activity

Description Gigantol is a natural product that could be isolated from Cymbidium giganteum. Gigantol is a potent inhibitor of the spontaneous contractions of the guinea-pig ileum[1].
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References

[1]. R.K. Juneja, et, al. A substituted 1,2-diarylethane from Cymbidium giganteum. Phytochemistry. 1985 Feb 5;24(2): 321-4.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C16H18O4
Molecular Weight 274.31
Exact Mass 274.12100
PSA 58.92000
LogP 2.90020

 Synonyms

3',4-dihydroxy-3,5'-dimethoxybibenzyl
3,4'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethoxybibenzyl
Gigantol
3,4'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethoxydihydrostilbene