Product name : Hinokitiol
Synonyms :
2-Hydroxy-4-isopropyl-cyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one; 2-Hydroxy-4-(1-methylethyl)-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; beta-Thujaplicin
CAS No. : 499-44-5
Molecular Formula : C10H12O2
Molecular Weight : 164.20
Product description :
Hinokitiol (β-thujaplicin) is a natural monoterpenoid found in the wood of trees in the family Cupressaceae. It is a tropolone derivative and one of the thujaplicins. Hinokitiol has inhibitory effects on Chlamydia trachomatis and may be clinically useful as a topical drug. It can be readily extracted from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) with solvent and ultrasonication