Synonyms: 5-[2-(3-Hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol; CID 3085362
Molecular Formula: C16H18O4
Molecular Weight: 274.31
Linear Structural Formula: C16H18O4
MDL Number: MFCD11100326
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Gigantol is a bibenzyl compound isolated from Dendrobium orchids (Dendrobium aphyllum, Dendrobium draconis, Dendrobium aurantiacum, etc.) that exhibits potent cytotoxic activity against several cancer cell lines. It inhibits the migratory behavior of non-small cell lung cancer cells. Gigantol inhibits galactose-induced formation of cataracts through repression of the gene expression and activity of AR and iNOS.