dibenzoylmethane

Term ID

CHEBI:75417

Synonyms

1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione
1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione
2-Benzoylacetophenone
DBM
omega-benzoylacetophenone
Phenyl phenacyl ketone

Definition

A beta-diketone that is acetylacetone (acac) in which both methyl groups have been replaced by phenyl groups. It is a minor constituent of the root extract of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and exhibits antimutagenic and anticancer effects.

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Ontology

ChEBI ( EBI )

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Relationships

is a type of: aromatic ketone beta-diketone

aromatic ketone beta-diketone Show first 5 Terms
has_role: antimutagen antineoplastic agent metabolite

antimutagen antineoplastic agent metabolite Show first 5 Terms
inverse has_functional_parent: 2,4,4',6-tetrahydroxydibenzoylmethane

2,4,4',6-tetrahydroxydibenzoylmethane Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype resulting from dibenzoylmethane

Phenotype where environments contain dibenzoylmethane

Phenotype modified by environments containing dibenzoylmethane

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