Term Name: alpha-naphthoflavone
Synonyms: 2-phenyl-4H-benzo[h]chromen-4-one, 2-phenyl-4H-naphtho(1,2-b)pyran-4-one, 7,8-benzoflavone, 7,8-BF, alpha-naphthylflavone, benzo[h]flavone
Definition: An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the h side of flavone. A synthetic compound, it is an inhibitor of aromatase (EC 1.14.14.14).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76995]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: extended flavonoid naphtho-gamma-pyrone organic heterotricyclic compound
has_role: aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist EC 1.14.14.14 (aromatase) inhibitor