Term Name: sappanchalcone
Synonyms: (2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one, 3,4,4'-trihydroxy-2'-methoxychalcone
Definition: A member of the class of chalcones that consists of trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3, 4 and 4' and a methoxy group at position 2'. Isolated from Caesalpinia sappan, it exhibits neuroprotective and cytoprotective activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66172]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: catechols chalcones monomethoxybenzene
has_functional_parent: trans-chalcone
has_role: anti-allergic agent anti-inflammatory agent antioxidant metabolite