(-)-Sesamin

Names

[ Name ]:
(-)-Sesamin

[Synonym ]:
5,5'-(1R,3aS,4R,6aS)-Tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole)
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5,5'-[(1R,3aS,4R,6aS)-tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diyl]bis-
9VCT11F572
(-)-sesamin

Biological Activity

[Description]:

(-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Feng Zhang, et al. A new amide from Asarum forbesii Maxim. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2005 Feb;7(1):1-5.

[2]. Cheng FC, et al. Neuroprotective effects of sesamin and sesamolin on gerbil brain in cerebral ischemia. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Sep;2(3):284-8.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.4±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
504.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₀H₁₈O₆

[ Molecular Weight ]:
354.353

[ Flash Point ]:
212.3±30.0 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
354.110352

[ LogP ]:
3.32

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.623

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

Related Compounds

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