Term Name: methyl brevifolincarboxylate
Synonyms: methyl 7,8,9-trihydroxy-3,5-dioxo-1,2,3,5-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]isochromene-1-carboxylate
Definition: An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 1,2,3,5-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]isochromene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 7, 8 and 9, oxo groups at positions 3 and 5 and a methoxycarbonyl group at position 1. Isolated from Phyllanthus urinaria and Phyllanthus niruri, it exhibits vasorelaxant activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66711]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ketone delta-lactone organic heterotricyclic compound phenols
has_role: EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor metabolite platelet aggregation inhibitor radical scavenger vasodilator agent