Sesamol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sesamol has good antioxidant activity. Sesamol has potential protective effects against free radicals as well as some antifungal activity. Sesamol can also be used as an intermediate in the preparation of antidepressants such as Paroxetine (P205750). Sesamol has been found to be an antioxidant that may prevent the spoilage of oils. It also may prevent the spoilage of oils by acting as an antifungal. It is also used in ayurvedic Medicine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sesamol has good antioxidant activity. Sesamol has potential protective effects against free radicals as well as some antifungal activity. Sesamol can also be used as an intermediate in the preparation of antidepressants such as Paroxetine (P205750). Sesamol has been found to be an antioxidant that may prevent the spoilage of oils. It also may prevent the spoilage of oils by acting as an antifungal. It is also used in ayurvedic Medicine.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, water (partly), and dichloromethane (25 mg/ml).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 533-31-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.122
• MDL Number: MFCD00005827
• InChI Key: LUSZGTFNYDARNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sesamol, 3,4-methylenedioxy phenol, 5-hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole, 3,4-methylenedioxyphenol, 2h-1,3-benzodioxol-5-ol, 3,4-methylendioxyphenol, methylene ether of oxyhydroquinone, phenol, 3,4-methylenedioxy, 5-benzodioxolol, unii-94iea0nv89
• PubChem CID: 68289
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9126
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-benzodioxol-5-ol
• SMILES: C1OC2=C(O1)C=C(C=C2)O

• Melting Point: 61°C to 65°C
• Boiling Point: 113°C to 116°C (2 mmHg)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 127405
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol,water (partly),and dichloromethane (25mg/ml).
• Formula Weight: 138.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sesamol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H351-H315-H319-H335 Suspected of causing cancer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P281-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	208-561-5
RTECSNumber	SM0890000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only