Term Name: beta-lapachone
Synonyms: 2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione, 3,4-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-naphtho(1,2-b)pyran-5,6-dione, ARQ 501, beta-lap, beta-Lapachone
Definition: A benzochromenone that is 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:10429]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: benzochromenone orthoquinones
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antineoplastic agent plant metabolite