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| Name | alpha-Asarone |
| Common Name | Asarone |
| Chemical Formula | C12H16O3 |
| Chemical Class | Phenylpropanoid |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-(prop-1-en-1-yl)benzene |
| CAS Number | 2883-98-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.2500 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Action | Herbal: anticonvulsant; Herbal: Anti-inflammatory; TCM: Sedative; Ayurvedic: Digestive aid |
| Toxicity | Neurotoxic at high doses |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol; insoluble in water |
| Pharmacological Effects | Sedative; anticonvulsant; neuroprotective |
| Found in Herbs | Acorus calamus |
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| Research Notes | Component of sweet flag essential oil; studied for epilepsy and inflammation |
| Reference | PubChem CID 636822 |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/636822 |
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