Term Name: 5-hydroxy-2-(1'-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione
Synonyms: (-)-5-hydroxy-2-(1'-hydroxyethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione, 5-hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzo[f][1]benzofuran-4,9-dione, 5-hydroxy-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione
Definition: A naphthofuran that is naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5 and a 1-hydroxyethyl group at position 2 (the S stereoisomer). Isolated from Tabebuia impetiginosa and Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66028]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: naphthofuran p-quinones phenols secondary alcohol
has_role: antineoplastic agent metabolite