Resveratrol

Chemical Name: Resveratrol
Synonym:trans-3,5,4'-Trihydroxystilbene;3,4',5-Stilbenetriol;trans-Resveratrol;(E)-5-(p-Hydroxystyryl)resorcinol (E)-5-(4-hydroxystyryl)benzene-1,3-diol
CAS Number: 501-36-0
Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
Molecular Weight: 228.24
Purity: 99%
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Applications/Function:Resveratrol (trans-resveratrol) is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol is sold as a nutritional supplement derived primarily from Japanese knotweed.
In mouse and rat experiments, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol have been reported. Most of these results have yet to be replicated in humans. In the only positive human trial, extremely high doses (3–5 g) of resveratrol in a proprietary formulation have been necessary to significantly lower blood sugar. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine. Experiments have shown that resveratrol treatment extended the life of fruit flies, nematode worms and short living fish but it did not increase the life span of mice.