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| Name | beta-asarone |
| Common Name | cis-asarone |
| Chemical Formula | C12H16O3 |
| Chemical Class | phenylpropanoid; alkenylbenzene |
| IUPAC Name | 1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-[(Z)-prop-1-enyl]benzene |
| CAS Number | 5273-86-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.2500 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic: none; Herbal: limited due to toxicity; TCM: restricted; Ayurvedic: restricted; Naturopathic: avoided |
| Toxicity | neurotoxic; carcinogenic; genotoxic |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Pharmacological Effects | Sedative; anticonvulsant; but with toxicity risks |
| Found in Herbs | Acorus calamus; Acorus gramineus |
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| Found in Drugs |
| Research Notes | beta-asarone is the cis isomer; associated with calamus oil; regulatory limits in food and supplements |
| Reference | PubChem CID 155117; Wikipedia beta-Asarone |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/155117 |
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