Term Name: isotanshinone IIB
Synonyms: 4-(hydroxymethyl)-4,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthro[3,2-b]furan-7,11-dione
Definition: A diterpenoid that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydrophenanthro[3,2-b]furan-7,11-dione substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 4 and methyl groups at positions 4 and 8 respectively. Isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza, it exhibits platelet aggregation inhibitory activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66098]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ether diterpenoid organic heterotetracyclic compound p-quinones primary alcohol
has_role: metabolite platelet aggregation inhibitor