Term Name: FINO2
Synonyms: 2-[(5s,8s)-8-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-3-yl]ethan-1-ol, 2-[(5s,8s)-8-tert-butyl-3-methyl-1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-3-yl]ethanol
Definition: An oxaspiro compound that is 1,2-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane substituted by methyl, 2-hydroxyethyl and tert-butyl groups at positions 3, 3 and 8, respectivey (the 5s,8s-stereoisomer). It induces ferroptosis in cancer cells by indirectly inhibiting glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) enzymatic function and directly oxidizes iron leading to widespread lipid peroxidation.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:176420]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: organic heterobicyclic compound organic peroxide oxaspiro compound primary alcohol
has_role: antineoplastic agent ferroptosis inducer