Term Name: lespeflorin G8
Synonyms: (6aR,11aR)-3,9-dimethoxy-10-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-6a,11a-dihydro-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromen-8-ol
Definition: A member of the class of pterocarpans that is (6aR,11aR)-pterocarpan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8, methoxy groups at positions 3 and 9 and a prenyl group at position 10. Isolated from the roots of Lespedeza floribunda, it acts as a melanin synthesis inhibitor.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66568]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether phenols pterocarpans
has_role: melanin synthesis inhibitor plant metabolite