| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Ai3-21201 | [CAS]
13079-95-3 | [Synonyms]
Ai3-21201
(-)-Sesamin
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5,5'-(tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo(3,4-C)furan-1,4-diyl)bis-, cis-(-)-
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5,5'-[(1R,3aS,4R,6aS)-tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diyl]bis- | [Molecular Formula]
C20H18O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD31539878 | [MOL File]
13079-95-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
354.35 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
125-127 °C | [Boiling point ]
504.4±50.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.385±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
White to off-white |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
(-)-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]. | [References]
[1] Feng Zhang, et al. A new amide from Asarum forbesii Maxim. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2005 Feb;7(1):1-5. DOI:10.1080/10286020310001596015
[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. PMID:23674992 |
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