Pterostilbene

Pterostilbene is a stilbenol that consists of trans-stilbene bearing a hydroxy group at position 4 as well as two methoxy substituents at positions 3′ and 5′. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a neurotransmitter, a plant metabolite, an apoptosis inducer, a neuroprotective agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, a radical scavenger and a hypoglycemic agent. The directory classifies it as a under development API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 3′, 5′-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene, Dimethoxy resveratrol, 3 and 5-Dimethoxy-4′-stilbenol. Its PubChem CID is 5281727.