Term Name: brazilein
Synonyms: (6aS)-3,6a,10-trihydroxy-6a,7-dihydrobenzo[b]indeno[1,2-d]pyran-9(6H)-one
Definition: A organic heterotetracyclic compound that is a red pigment obtained from the wood of Caesalpinia echinata (Brazil-wood) or Caesalpinia sappan (sappan-wood).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:69196]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: enol organic heterotetracyclic compound phenols quinomethanes tertiary alcohol
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antibacterial agent antineoplastic agent antioxidant biological pigment EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor EC 3.6.3.9 (Na(+)/K(+)-transporting ATPase) inhibitor histological dye immunosuppressive agent plant metabolite