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Product Name:
Protocatechualdehyde
Formula:
C7H6O3
Synonyms:
3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde;Protocatechualdehyde
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Protocatechualdehyde, also known as protocatechuic aldehyde, protocatechualdehyde is a naturally-occuring phenolic aldehyde that is found in barley, green cavendish bananas, grapevine leaves and root of the herb S. miltiorrhiza 1. Protocatechualdehyde possesses antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic properties against human breast cancer cells and colorectal cancer cells by reducing the expression of pro-oncogenes β-catenin and cyclin D1.