An active component in Salvia miltiorrhiza that has been shown to inhibit the increase in the abundance of the mRNA for the α4 subunit of the GABAA receptor induced by ethanol withdrawal in cultured hippocampal neurons. A potential phytotherapeutic agent in the treatment of alcohol dependence.
SKU | RCLST005443 |
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CAS number | 27210-57-7 |
Molecular Formula | C19H22O2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST005443 |
Chemical Name | Miltirone |
Synonyms | 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-3,4-phenanthrenedione; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-2-isopropyl-8,8-dimethyl-3,4-phenanthrenedione; Miltiron; NSC 639662; Rosmariquinone |
Molecular Weight | 282.38 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Red Solid |
Storage Condition | Amber Vial, -20˚C Freezer |