Properties
Description
3,3'-Diindolylmethane, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a major digestive product of indole-3-carbinol, a potential anticancer component of cruciferous vegetables. The molecular weight of the compound is 246.31, and its molecular formula is C17H14N2.
Molecular Formula
C17H14N2
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 45 mg/mL (182.69 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 17 mg/mL (69.01 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
3,3'-Diindolylmethane plays a key role in influencing cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.