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balsaminolate

Term ID
CHEBI:65464
Synonyms
  • sodium 2-hydroxide-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)napthalene-1,4-dione
  • sodium 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-2-olate
Definition
An organic sodium salt which is the monosodium salt of 2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)naphthalene-1,4-dione. It is isolated from the aerial parts of Impatiens balsamina and acts as a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) enzyme.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from balsaminolate
Phenotype where environments contain balsaminolate
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