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| Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:3,3’-Diindolylmethane
Other name:DIM
CAS:1968-05-4
Molecular Formula:C17H14N2
Molecular Weight:246.31
Purity:99%
Appearance:White or off-white crystalline powder.
Melting point:167 °C
Boiling point:230 °C(Press: 0.01 Torr)
Storage conditions:2-8°C |
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| Use and description |
| 3, 3-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a major digestive product of indole-3-carbinol, a potential anticancer component of cruciferous vegetables. At the present time, DIM is used to treat Recurring Respiratory Papillomatosis, a rare respiratory disease with tumors in the upper respiratory tracts caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. In addition, DIM is in Phase III clinical trials for Cervical dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition also caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. |
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