Natural paeonol is a compound derived from the roots of plants in the genus Paeonia, commonly known as peonies. It is a phenolic compound known for its various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties
Botanical Source: Paeonia suffruticosa andr.
Used part: dry root
Specification:99%UV
English byname:2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone; 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxy Acetophenone;
Molecular Formula and Molecular Weight: C9H10O3 166.18
CAS NO. : 552-41-0
Melting point: 47-50°C
Shape and Property: white or yellowish lustrous crystals, a specific smell, and a slightly spicy taste.
Cortex Moutan is the stem and root of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. which belongs to the paeoniaceae family. It is an effective component of many traditional Chinese medicine. Paeonol is the effective component of Cortex Moutan. It is proved that in modern medicine paeonol has a variety of effects including antibacterial, antiinflammation, relieving pain, anti-sensitive, and strength of the immune system. It has been widely used in medicine, incense, and chemistry. On the one hand, Cortex Moutan is in abundance, the majority of which hasn’t been made good use of except for export. On the other hand, Moutan bark extract has a good price in the international market. So it is necessary to extract paeonol.
More Clinical tests prove that it can inhibit the penetration of capillary vessels, to diminish inflammation and remove swelling. The study also indicates that paeonol has an ataractic effect against muscle tissue and skin, so it can substitute anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory medicine used in the skin and mouth. Also, it has a unique natural mint smell, to remove peculiar mouth smell. It also can reduce pain and toothache when brushing. Dispelling wind and arresting pain. It can be used as pharmaceutical material for preparations for myalgia, rheumatic pain, neuralgia, coetaneous pluribus, etc.
1. anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory, used in cosmetic and personal care
2. anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, mint smell, used in toothcare