Term Name: (+)-sesamin
Synonyms: (+)-sesamin, 5,5'-(1S,3aR,4S,6aR)-tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole), Fagarol, Sezamin
Definition: 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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66470]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzodioxoles furofuran lignan
has_role: antineoplastic agent neuroprotective agent plant metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: (+)-sesamin dicatechol (+)-sesamin monocatechol