(-) -Sesamin
(-) -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].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
13079-95-3
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Others
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/minus-sesamin.html
Purity
99.17
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[H][C@]1([C@@](C2=CC=C3C(OCO3)=C2)([H])OC4)[C@]4([H])[C@@](C5=CC=C6C(OCO6)=C5)([H])OC1
Molecular Formula
C20H18O6
Molecular Weight
354.35
References & Citations
[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.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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