Term Name: negundin B
Synonyms: (7R,8S)-8-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-6,7-bis(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxy-7,8-dihydronaphthalen-2-ol
Definition: A lignan that consists of 7,8-dihydronaphthalen-2-ol substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl group at position 8, hydroxymethyl groups at positions 6 and 7 and a methoxy group at position 3 (the 7R,8S stereoisomer). Isolated from Vitex negundo, it exhibits inhibitory activity against lipoxygenase.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66613]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: guaiacols lignan polyphenol primary alcohol
has_role: lipoxygenase inhibitor plant metabolite