Cat Number: PIPE-0777

Sesamin

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CAS Number

607-80-7

Synonyms

Fagarol
Sezamin
(+)-Sesamin

Description

(+)-sesamin is a lignan that consists of tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan substituted by 1,3-benzodioxole groups at positions 1 and 4 (the 1S,3aR,4S,6aR stereoisomer). Isolated from Cinnamomum camphora, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a lignan, a member of benzodioxoles and a furofuran.

Molecular Weight

354.4

Molecular Formula

C20H18O6

EINECS

612-029-1

SMILES

C1C2C(COC2C3=CC4=C(C=C3)OCO4)C(O1)C5=CC6=C(C=C5)OCO6

Appearance

White Solid

Storage

Room temperature