Cas no 833-81-8 (trans-alpha-methylstilbene)

Technical Introduction: trans-alpha-Methylstilbene trans-alpha-Methylstilbene is an organic compound belonging to the stilbene class, characterized by its trans-configuration and a methyl substituent on the alpha carbon. This structure imparts stability and distinct reactivity, making it useful in synthetic organic chemistry as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and advanced materials. Its rigid, conjugated double-bond system contributes to favorable photophysical properties, enabling applications in optoelectronic research. The compound exhibits high purity and consistent performance in coupling reactions and polymer synthesis. Its well-defined stereochemistry ensures reproducibility in studies involving molecular switches or fluorescence probes. Suitable for controlled experimental conditions, it serves as a reliable building block in specialized chemical synthesis.
trans-alpha-methylstilbene structure
trans-alpha-methylstilbene structure
Product Name:trans-alpha-methylstilbene
CAS No:833-81-8
MF:C15H14
MW:194.271664142609
MDL:MFCD00026343
CID:83124
PubChem ID:24856539
Update Time:2025-05-23

trans-alpha-methylstilbene Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • trans-alpha-methylstilbene
    • (E)-alpha-Methylstilbene
    • trans-.α.-Methylstilbene
    • 1,2-diphenyl-1-propene
    • ALPHA-METHYLSTILBENE
    • A-METHYL STILBENE
    • trans-1,2-Diphenylpropene
    • 1,1′-[(1E)-1-Methyl-1,2-ethenediyl]bis[benzene] (ACI)
    • Benzene, 1,1′-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)- (ZCI)
    • Stilbene, α-methyl-, (E)- (8CI)
    • Stilbene, α-methyl-, trans- (7CI)
    • (1E)-1,2-Diphenylprop-1-ene
    • (2E)-1,2-Diphenyl-1-propene
    • (E)-1,2-Diphenyl-1-propene
    • (E)-1,2-Diphenylpropene
    • (E)-Prop-1-ene-1,2-diyldibenzene
    • (E)-α-Methylstilbene
    • NSC 167339
    • trans-1,2-Diphenyl-1-propene
    • trans-1-Methyl-1,2-diphenylethylene
    • trans-Methylstilbene
    • trans-α-Methylstilbene
    • Benzene,1,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-
    • Benzene,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-
    • 1-Propene, 1,2-diphenyl-
    • 833-81-8
    • BDBM50111622
    • Benzene, 1,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-
    • [(1E)-2-Phenyl-1-propenyl]benzene #
    • NSC70
    • (E)-1,2-diphenyl-prop-1-ene
    • NSC-70
    • [(E)-1-phenylprop-1-en-2-yl]benzene
    • (1-methyl-2-phenylvinyl)benzene
    • NS00073881
    • Benzene,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-
    • AB-131/40897174
    • E74966
    • trans-alpha-Methylstilbene, 99%
    • BS-46192
    • Stilbene, alpha-methyl-, (E)-
    • BENZENE,1,1'-[(1E)-1-METHYL-1,2-ETHENEDIYL]BIS-
    • Stilbene, alpha-methyl-
    • (E)-1,2-Diphenylpropen
    • (E)-.alpha.-Methylstilbene
    • Stilbene, .alpha.-methyl-, (E)-
    • EINECS 212-300-0
    • 1,2-Diphenylpropene
    • CS-0330972
    • 779-51-1
    • UNII-VGJ53ZYU6Z
    • AKOS015840265
    • .alpha.-Methylstilbene
    • VGJ53ZYU6Z
    • MFCD00026343
    • NSC 70
    • [(E)-1-methyl-2-phenyl-vinyl]-benzene
    • Stilbene, .alpha.-methyl-
    • DTXSID90891560
    • 1,2-diphenyl-(E)-1-propene
    • 1-Propene,2-diphenyl-
    • Benzene, 1,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-
    • CHEMBL14773
    • trans-.alpha.-Methylstilbene
    • trans- alpha -Methylstilbene
    • 1-Methyl-1,2-diphenylethene
    • NSC-167339
    • NSC167339
    • Prop-1-ene-1,2-diyldibenzene
    • MDL: MFCD00026343
    • Inchi: 1S/C15H14/c1-13(15-10-6-3-7-11-15)12-14-8-4-2-5-9-14/h2-12H,1H3/b13-12+
    • InChI Key: OVZXISBUYCEVEV-OUKQBFOZSA-N
    • SMILES: C(/C1C=CC=CC=1)(\C)=C\C1C=CC=CC=1
    • BRN: 1906425

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 194.11000
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 194.11
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 0
  • Heavy Atom Count: 15
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 2
  • Complexity: 202
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 1
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: Not determined
  • XLogP3: 4.8
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 0

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Not determined
  • Density: 0.986
  • Melting Point: 81-83?°C (lit.)
  • Boiling Point: 285-286?°C(lit.)
  • Flash Point: 124.5±9.7 °C
  • Refractive Index: 1.6064 (estimate)
  • PSA: 0.00000
  • LogP: 4.24710
  • Solubility: Not determined
  • Vapor Pressure: 0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C

trans-alpha-methylstilbene Customs Data

  • HS CODE:2902909090
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2902909090

    Overview:

    2902909090. Other aromatic hydrocarbons. VAT:17.0%. Tax refund rate:9.0%. Regulatory conditions:nothing. MFN tariff:2.0%. general tariff:30.0%

    Declaration elements:

    Product Name, component content

    Summary:

    2902909090 other aromatic hydrocarbons.Supervision conditions:None.VAT:17.0%.Tax rebate rate:9.0%.MFN tariff:2.0%.General tariff:30.0%

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Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran
Reference
Triflones (CF3SO2C). Survey of reactivity and synthetic utility
Hendrickson, James B.; et al, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1974, 96(7), 2275-6

Production Method 2

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Iodine Solvents: Dichloromethane ;  20 h, 25 °C
Reference
Iodine-catalyzed transformation of aryl-substituted alcohols under solvent-free and highly concentrated reaction conditions
Jereb, Marjan; et al, Acta Chimica Slovenica, 2017, 64(4), 747-762

Production Method 3

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Sulfuric acid Solvents: Acetic acid ;  heated
Reference
Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene with 1,2-diphenyl-2-propanol, 1-chloro-2,3-diphenylpropane, and 2-methyl-1-phenyl-2-butanol
Khalaf, Ali A.; et al, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 2010, 87(5), 595-600

Production Method 4

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sulfuric acid Solvents: Acetic acid ,  Water ;  0 °C; 0 °C → rt; 10 min, rt
1.2 Reagents: Sodium carbonate Solvents: Water ;  neutralized, rt
Reference
Thermally Induced Carbohydroxylation of Styrenes with Aryldiazonium Salts
Kindt, Stephanie; et al, Angewandte Chemie, 2016, 55(30), 8744-8747

Production Method 5

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]di-μ-hydroxydirhodium ,  Benzoic acid, 3,3′,3′′-phosphinidynetris-, lithium salt (1:3) Solvents: Toluene ,  Water ;  2.5 h, 100 °C
Reference
Efficient synthesis of trisubstituted alkenes in an aqueous-organic system using a versatile and recyclable Rh/m-TPPTC catalyst
Genin, Emilie; et al, Tetrahedron Letters, 2004, 45(21), 4157-4161

Production Method 6

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Sodium triethylborohydride ,  (SP-5-41)-[2-[[Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phosphino-κP]methyl]-6-[(4S)-4-(1,1-dimethy… Solvents: Pentane ,  Tetrahydrofuran ;  8 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: Oxygen ;  rt
Reference
Iron Catalyzed Isomerization of α-Alkyl Styrenes to Access Trisubstituted Alkenes
Xu, Songgen; et al, Chinese Journal of Chemistry, 2021, 39(3), 585-589

Production Method 7

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Tripotassium phosphate Catalysts: 2456428-19-4 Solvents: Polyethylene glycol ;  2 h, 130 °C
Reference
Promising new catalytic properties of a Co (II)-carboxamide complex and its derived Co3O4 nanoparticles for the Mizoroki-Heck and the Epoxidation reactions
Kiani, Mahsa ; et al, Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2020, 34(11),

Production Method 8

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Palladium diacetate ,  6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,6G-Heptakis[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,6G-hept… Solvents: Dimethylformamide ,  Water ;  15 min, rt
1.2 Reagents: Potassium carbonate ;  30 min, rt
1.3 16 h, 80 °C
Reference
The Aminocyclodextrin/Pd(OAc)2 Complex as an Efficient Catalyst for the Mizoroki-Heck Cross-Coupling Reaction
Kanagaraj, Kuppusamy; et al, Chemistry - A European Journal, 2013, 19(43), 14425-14431

Production Method 9

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: sec-Butyllithium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ,  Hexane ;  94 s, -50 °C
1.2 10 min, -50 °C
1.3 Reagents: Ammonium chloride Solvents: Water
Reference
Regioselective Synthesis of α-Functional Stilbenes via Precise Control of Rapid cis-trans Isomerization in Flow
Lee, Hyune-Jea; et al, Organic Letters, 2021, 23(8), 2904-2910

Production Method 10

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Trifluoroacetic acid Catalysts: Tetrabutylammonium fluoride ,  Bathocuproine ,  Nickel bromide Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  12 h, rt
Reference
Highly stereoselective synthesis of trans-alkenes via electrochemical Ni-catalyzed hydroarylation of alkynes with aryl iodides
Zhang, Haoxiang; et al, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2023, 21(25), 5189-5193

Production Method 11

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Propionic acid ,  Potassium fluoride Catalysts: Tempo ,  Palladium diacetate ;  1 h, rt
Reference
1,2,3-Trisubstituted Indanes by Highly Diastereoselective Palladium-Catalyzed Oxyarylation of Indenes with Arylboronic Acids and Nitroxides
Kirchberg, Sylvia; et al, Angewandte Chemie, 2010, 49(38), 6877-6880

Production Method 12

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium tert-butoxide Solvents: Toluene
Reference
Allylic and benzylic carbanions substituted by heteroatoms
Biellmann, Jean-Francois; et al, Organic Reactions (Hoboken, 1982, 27,

Production Method 13

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  10 min, 60 °C
1.2 Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  rt; rt → -28 °C
1.3 Reagents: Chlorotrimethylsilane Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  -28 °C; -28 °C → rt; 8 h, rt
1.4 Reagents: Ammonium chloride Solvents: Diethyl ether ,  Water ;  10 min
Reference
Palladium-catalyzed stereoselective synthesis of (E)-stilbenes via organozinc reagents and carbonyl compounds
Wang, Jin-Xian; et al, Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 2006, 348, 1262-1270

Production Method 14

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Tripotassium phosphate Catalysts: 2456428-19-4 Solvents: Polyethylene glycol ;  2 h, 130 °C
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Kiani, Mahsa ; et al, Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2020, 34(11),

Production Method 15

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Palladium chloride ,  N,N-Bis(1-methylethyl)-P,P-diphenylphosphinous amide Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  30 min, rt; rt → 65 °C; 24 h, 65 °C
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Production Method 16

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene]di-μ-hydroxydirhodium ,  Benzoic acid, 3,3′,3′′-phosphinidynetris-, lithium salt (1:3) Solvents: Toluene ,  Water ;  rt; 2.5 h, 100 °C; 100 °C → rt
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Production Method 17

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Tetrabutylammonium acetate Solvents: Tetrabutylammonium bromide ;  120 °C
Reference
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Production Method 18

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Triethylamine Catalysts: Palladium (nanoparticles) ,  Copper (nanoparticles) Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  18 h, 100 °C
Reference
Preparation of monometallic (Pd, Ag) and bimetallic (Pd/Ag, Pd/Ni, Pd/Cu) nanoparticles via reversed micelles and their use in the Heck reaction
Heshmatpour, Felora; et al, Tetrahedron, 2012, 68(14), 3001-3011

Production Method 19

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Triethylamine Catalysts: Triallyl cyanurate (reaction products with SBA-15 supported mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane…) Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  6 h, 120 °C
Reference
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Singh, Chandani; et al, Catalysis Communications, 2015, 69, 11-15

Production Method 20

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium acetate Catalysts: Palladium (wool-supported) Solvents: Water ,  Polyethylene glycol ;  80 °C
Reference
Biopolymer-metal complex wool-Pd as a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for Heck reaction in aqueous media
Wu, Shang; et al, Tetrahedron, 2011, 67(1), 250-256

Production Method 21

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Norbornene ,  Pinacolborane Catalysts: Tetrakis(trimethylphosphine)iron Solvents: Hexane ;  18 h, 50 °C
1.2 Reagents: Potassium carbonate Catalysts: Palladium diacetate ,  Tri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate Solvents: 1,4-Dioxane ,  Water ;  5 h, 100 °C
Reference
Iron-Catalyzed E-Selective Dehydrogenative Borylation of Vinylarenes with Pinacolborane
Wang, Chao; et al, ACS Catalysis, 2016, 6(11), 7585-7589

Production Method 22

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Zinc ,  Titanium tetrachloride Solvents: Pyridine
Reference
Convenient method for the preparation of styrene derivatives by the use of titanium(IV) chloride and zinc
Song, Suk-Zu; et al, Chemistry Letters, 1974, (10), 1161-2

Production Method 23

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Bis(tri-tert-butylphosphine)palladium Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  3 h, 50 °C
1.2 Reagents: Ammonium chloride Solvents: Water ;  0 °C
Reference
Pd-catalyzed selective tandem arylation-alkylation of 1,1-dihalo-1-alkenes with aryl- and alkylzinc derivatives to produce α-alkyl-substituted styrene derivatives
Shi, Ji-cheng; et al, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2003, 687(2), 518-524

Production Method 24

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Palladium diacetate Solvents: Acetonitrile
1.2 Reagents: Sodium chloride Solvents: Water
Reference
Palladium(II)-catalyzed phenylation of unsaturated compounds using phenylantimony chlorides under air
Matoba, Kazutaka; et al, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1999, 574(1), 3-10

Production Method 25

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Lithium bromide ,  Palladium chloride Solvents: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone ;  15 h, 160 °C
Reference
General Olefin Synthesis by the Palladium-Catalyzed Heck Reaction of Amides: Sterically Controlled Chemoselective N-C Activation
Meng, Guangrong; et al, Angewandte Chemie, 2015, 54(48), 14518-14522

Production Method 26

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Palladium diacetate Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  60 s, rt → 130 °C; 60 s, 130 °C
Reference
Microwave-assisted palladium-catalyzed arylation of styrenes and alkenes with diaryliodonium salts
Li, Jian; et al, Letters in Organic Chemistry, 2013, 10(1), 42-46

Production Method 27

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel dichloride Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  12 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: Water ;  rt
Reference
An operationally simple approach to (E)-α-halo vinyl sulfides and their applications for accessing stereodefined trisubstituted alkenes
Yang, Zhaozhen; et al, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2013, 11(13), 2175-2185

Production Method 28

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Ethanol ,  Sodium hydroxide ,  Bis(pinacolato)diborane Catalysts: Sodium methoxide ,  Copper ,  Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium Solvents: 1,4-Dioxane ;  2 h, 60 °C
1.2 2 - 6 h, 60 °C
Reference
(E)-Alkene Synthesis via Nano-Copper/Homogeneous Palladium Co-Catalysis and Selectivity Amplification
Liu, Shiwen; et al, Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2017, 6(5), 507-511

Production Method 29

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium carbonate ,  Oxygen Catalysts: Palladium diacetate Solvents: Dimethylformamide ;  rt → 50 °C; 3 h, 50 °C
Reference
Oxygen-Promoted Pd(II) Catalysis for the Coupling of Organoboron Compounds and Olefins
Jung, Young Chun; et al, Organic Letters, 2003, 5(13), 2231-2234

Production Method 30

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Palladium diacetate ,  6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,6G-Heptakis[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,6G-hept… Solvents: Dimethylformamide ,  Water ;  15 min, rt
1.2 Reagents: Potassium carbonate ;  30 min, rt
1.3 11 h, 80 °C
Reference
The Aminocyclodextrin/Pd(OAc)2 Complex as an Efficient Catalyst for the Mizoroki-Heck Cross-Coupling Reaction
Kanagaraj, Kuppusamy; et al, Chemistry - A European Journal, 2013, 19(43), 14425-14431

Production Method 31

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Potassium tert-butoxide Solvents: Benzene
Reference
Synthetic applications of phosphoryl-stabilized anions
Wadsworth, William S. Jr., Organic Reactions (Hoboken, 1977, 25,

Production Method 32

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Catalysts: Bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel dichloride Solvents: Tetrahydrofuran ;  12 h, rt
1.2 Reagents: Water ;  rt
Reference
An operationally simple approach to (E)-α-halo vinyl sulfides and their applications for accessing stereodefined trisubstituted alkenes
Yang, Zhaozhen; et al, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2013, 11(13), 2175-2185

Production Method 33

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Aluminum chloride Solvents: 1,4-Dioxane ;  cooled
1.2 5 min, 0 °C
1.3 Solvents: 1,4-Dioxane ;  5 min; 8 h, 80 °C
Reference
Lewis Acid Promoted Carbon-Carbon Double-Bond Formation via Organozinc Reagents and Carbonyl Compounds
Peng, Zhi-Yong; et al, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2009, 74(17), 6855-6858

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Professional Introduction to trans-alpha-Methylstilbene (CAS No. 833-81-8)

trans-alpha-Methylstilbene, with the chemical formula C??H?? and CAS number 833-81-8, is a naturally occurring stilbene derivative that has garnered significant attention in the field of chemobiology and pharmaceutical research. This compound, a trans-isomer of alpha-methylstilbene, belongs to the larger class of stilbenes, which are known for their diverse biological activities. Stilbenes are polyphenolic compounds that are synthesized by plants as part of their defense mechanisms against environmental stressors. Among these, trans-alpha-methylstilbene has emerged as a compound of interest due to its potential therapeutic applications and mechanistic insights into cellular processes.

The structural uniqueness of trans-alpha-methylstilbene lies in its double bond configuration, which influences its interactions with biological targets. The presence of a methyl group at the alpha position relative to the stilbene core modifies its electronic properties, making it a valuable candidate for studying structure-activity relationships (SARs) in drug design. This compound exhibits notable bioactivity, particularly in the context of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory responses, which have been extensively explored in preclinical studies.

Recent advancements in metabolomics and lipidomics have highlighted the role of trans-alpha-methylstilbene in modulating lipid profiles and enhancing cellular redox balance. Studies have demonstrated that this compound can interact with enzymes involved in cholesterol synthesis and metabolism, suggesting its potential utility in managing hyperlipidemia and related cardiovascular disorders. Additionally, trans-alpha-methylstilbene has shown promise in inhibiting inflammatory pathways by modulating cytokine production and reducing oxidative stress markers.

In vitro and in vivo studies have further elucidated the mechanisms by which trans-alpha-methylstilbene exerts its biological effects. For instance, research indicates that this compound can activate nuclear factor erythroid 2–related factor 2 (Nrf2), a transcription factor critical for antioxidant response. By upregulating genes involved in glutathione synthesis, trans-alpha-methylstilbene enhances cellular protection against oxidative damage. Moreover, its ability to modulate microRNA expression has opened new avenues for exploring its role in gene regulation and disease intervention.

The pharmacokinetic profile of trans-alpha-methylstilbene has also been a subject of interest. Unlike some other stilbenes that undergo rapid metabolism, CAS No. 833-81-8 exhibits a longer half-life, allowing for sustained biological activity. This characteristic makes it an attractive candidate for therapeutic applications where prolonged exposure to bioactive molecules is desirable. Furthermore, studies suggest that oral administration of trans-alpha-methylstilbene leads to bioavailability comparable to other stilbenes found in dietary supplements, such as resveratrol.

The potential therapeutic applications of trans-alpha-methylstilbene extend beyond antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Emerging research has explored its role in neuroprotection, where it has been shown to mitigate neuroinflammatory responses associated with conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The compound's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier has further intrigued researchers, as it suggests potential for treating central nervous system disorders without significant permeability issues.

In conclusion, CAS No. 833-81-8, or more accurately referred to as trans-alpha-methylstilbene, represents a promising natural product with multifaceted biological activities. Its structural features contribute to its unique pharmacological profile, making it an invaluable tool for studying disease mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic strategies. As research continues to uncover new insights into the bioactivity of this compound, it is poised to play an increasingly significant role in chemobiology and pharmaceutical innovation.

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