(Rac)-Salvianic acid A ((Rac)-Danshensu), a phenolic acids, is an efficient radical scavenger and antioxidant.

(Rac)-Salvianic acid A ((Rac)-Danshensu) exhibits higher scavenging activities against free hydroxyl radicals (HO), superoxide anion radicals (O2), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) radicals and 2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radicals than vitamin C[1].

(Rac)-Salvianic acid A ((Rac)-Danshensu; i.v.; 30 mg/kg) has a T 1/2 of 16.6 min in rabbits[2].

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C9H10O5

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(Rac)-Danshensu;(Rac)-丹参素;(Rac)-Salvianic acid A

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years