Chemicals and Drugs

Resveratrol

A stilbene and non-flavonoid polyphenol produced by various plants including grapes and blueberries. It has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic properties. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and the activity of several DNA HELICASES in vitro.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A stilbene and non-flavonoid polyphenol produced by various plants including grapes and blueberries. It has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic properties. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and the activity of several DNA HELICASES in vitro.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H12O3
Molecular Weight
228.24 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
501-36-0
IUPAC Name
5-[(E)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]benzene-1,3-diol
InChIKey
LUKBXSAWLPMMSZ-OWOJBTEDSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1/C=C/C2=CC(=CC(=C2)O)O)O
MeSH Unique ID
D000077185
Source
PubChem CID 445154

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Synonyms

15 entry terms
  • 3,4',5-Stilbenetriol
  • 3,4',5-Trihydroxystilbene
  • 3,5,4'-Trihydroxystilbene
  • Resveratrol, (Z)-
  • Resveratrol-3-sulfate
  • SRT 501
  • SRT-501
  • SRT501
  • cis-Resveratrol
  • trans-Resveratrol
  • trans-Resveratrol-3-O-sulfate
  • Resveratrol 3 sulfate
  • cis Resveratrol
  • trans Resveratrol
  • trans Resveratrol 3 O sulfate

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2019 (1989)

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  1. D02w.455w.426w.559w.389.150w.700w.725.875w
  2. D02w.455w.426w.559w.389.657w.715w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Resveratrol. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000077185. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000077185
  2. Resveratrol. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resveratrol
  3. Resveratrol. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q407329
  4. Resveratrol. In: PubChem Compound. CID 445154. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/445154