Description / Application
Apocynin is an aromatic ketone that is 1-phenylethanone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4 and a methoxy group at position 3. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an antirheumatic drug, a peripheral nervous system drug, an EC 1.6.3.1. [NAD(P)H oxidase (H2O2-forming)] inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a member of acetophenones, a methyl ketone and an aromatic ketone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4'-Hydroxy-3'-methoxyacetophenone; Apocynin; 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanone; Acetoguaiacone; Apocynine |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.17 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008747 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |