Name | naphthalene-1,3,6,8-tetrol |
Synonyms | T4HN 8-THN 8-tetrol 1,3,6,8-THN 1,3,6,8-Naphthalenetetrol naphthalene-1,3,6,8-tetrol 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxynaphthalene |
CAS | 18512-30-6 |
Molecular Formula | C10H8O4 |
Molar Mass | 192.17 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
In vitro study | 1,3,6,8-tetrahydroxynaphthalene (T4HN), an early precursor in the pentaketide pathway, is believed to be produced directly from malonyl-CoA and acetyl-CoA by type-1 polyketide synthases (PKSs). |
biological activity | 1,3,6, 8-tetrahydroxythalene (T4HN) is an indispensable precursor of DHN melanin, is a unique symmetric polyketone origin compounds. |