Application

3-Penten-2-one was used in the synthesis of the alkaloids (+/-)-senepodine G and (+/-)-cermizine C.

Biochem/physiol Actions

3-Penten-2-one inhibits nitric oxide production and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression via heme oxygenase-1 expression in lipopolysaccharide-activated RAW264.7 macrophages.

General description

3-Penten-2-one is volatile compound present in berry fruit of two Aronia melanocarpa genotypes. Urinary 3-penten-2-one is a useful biomarker for increased accumulation of acetaldehyde during abnormal metabolic stress.

Other Notes

Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 145017.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Packaging

1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle