Term Name: cylindol A
Synonyms: dimethyl 3,3'-oxybis(4-hydroxybenzoate), methyl 4-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxycarbonylphenoxy)benzoate
Definition: A benzoate ester that is methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate bearing a 2-hydroxy-5-(methoxycarbonyl)phenoxy group at position 3. It is isolated from the rhizomes of Imperata cylindrica and has been found to exhibit inhibitory activity against 5-lipoxygenase.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:65709]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether benzoate ester methyl ester phenols
has_role: EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor plant metabolite