4-Bromoflavone displays antioxidative and chemopreventive activities. 4-Bromoflavone activates Nrf2-Keap1-ARE complex signaling and also induces quinone reductase and other phase II enzymes. Additionally, this compound prevents the development of mammary tumors, increasing tumor latency in vivo.
| Cas No. | 1218-80-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C15H9BrO2 |
| Formula Wt. | 301.13 |
| IUPAC Name | 6-bromo-2-phenylchromen-4-one |
| Synonym | 6-Bromo-2-phenylbenzopyran; 6-Bromo-2-pheynyl- 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 6-Bromoflavone |
| Melting Point | 176-178°C (lit.) |
| Appearance | Off-White crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | B6857 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | B6857 Info Sheet PDF |
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