Smiles Code
C1Oc2ccc(cc2O1)[C@H]3OC[C@H]4[C@@H]3CO[C@@H]4c5ccc6OCOc6c5
Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
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A lignan isolated from the bark of Fagara plants and from sesame oil. Studies show that it has has multiple functions such as cholesterol-lowering and anti-hypertensive activities. It induces the expression of the gene for aldehyde dehydrogenase, an alcohol-metabolizing enzyme suggesting it regulates the metabolism of lipids, xenobiotics, and alcohol at the mRNA level.This compound is suitable for aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH).