Indole-3-Carbinol(I3C)

I3C is ingested through the diet, but it is not this molecule itself that brings about the possible health benefits.

During the process of digestion, individual I3C molecules may bind together to form acid condensation products that are biologically active.

The most important of these condensation products is called diindolylmethane (DIM). 

It has been observed to exhibit effects that may be useful in cancer prevention and treatment.

Besides its potential anticancer actions, indole-3-carbinol has been observed to exhibit antioxidant, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects.

 

Physical and Chemical

White to off-white crystalline powder

Assay: min 99%

CAS NO: 700-06-1
Molecular Formula: C9H9NO​

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3,3’ Diindolylmethane (DIM)

Diindoylymethane (DIM) is a component of Indole-3-carbinol (I3C). It has potent effects on estrogen metabolism and is able to keep the body relatively balanced (by preventing either drastic increases or decreases in estrogen).

In small amounts, it can both inhibit the aromatase enzyme (and prevent conversion of testosterone into estrogen) and it can act on more potent forms of estrogen and convert them into less potent forms; this conversion reduces the overall effects of estrogen in the body. 

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Physical and Chemical

White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay: min 99%
CAS NO: 1968-05-4
Molecular Formula: C17H14N2