Hexane-2,5-dione

• Description :

  Hexane-2,5-dione (2,5-HD) is a cytotoxic agent. Hexane-2,5-dione causes an accumulation of neurofilaments within axons in rats that may lead to their degeneration. Hexane-2,5-dione is promising for research of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) [1].

• Product Name Alternative :

  2,5-HD

• UNSPSC :

  12352211

• Hazard Statement :

  H227, H302, H315, H319, H361, H373

• Target :

  Others

• Related Pathways :

  Others

• Field of Research :

  Neurological Disease

• Purity :

  99.96

• Smiles :

  O=C(CCC(C)=O)C

• Molecular Formula :

  C6H10O2

• Molecular Weight :

  114.14

• Precautions :

  H227, H302, H315, H319, H361, H373

• References & Citations :

  [1]Planas AM, et al. Uncoupling of cerebral glucose supply and utilization after hexane-2,5-dione intoxication in the rat. J Neurochem. 1987 Mar;48 (3) :816-23.

• Shipping Conditions :

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions :

  Store at room temperature 3 years

• Scientific Category :

  Reference compound2

• Clinical Information :

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number :

  [110-13-4]