Term Name: 8-hydroxy-2-(1'-hydroxyethyl)naphtho-[2,3-b]-furan-4,9-dione
Synonyms: 8-hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzo[f][1]benzofuran-4,9-dione, 8-hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione
Definition: A naphthofuran that is naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8 and a 1-hydroxyethyl group at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia impetiginosa and Kigelia pinnata, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66029]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: naphthofuran p-quinones phenols secondary alcohol
has_role: antineoplastic agent metabolite