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Sesamol
| Sesamol[1] |
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| Chemical name |
3,4-Methylenedioxyphenol |
| Other names |
Sesamol
1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ol |
| Chemical formula |
C7H6O3 |
| Molecular mass |
138.12 g/mol |
| CAS number |
[533-31-3] |
| Melting point |
62-65 °C |
| Boiling point |
121-127 °C at 5 mmHg |
| SMILES |
Oc1ccc(OCO2)c2c1 |
| NFPA 704 |
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| Disclaimer and references |
Sesamol is a natural organic compound which is a component of sesame oil. It is a white crystalline solid that is a derivative of phenol. It is sparingly soluble in water, but miscible with most oils.
Sesamol has been found to be an antioxidant that may prevent the spoilage of oils,[2] and may protect the body from damage from free radicals.[3] It also may prevent the spoilage of oils by acting as an antifungal.[4]
Sesamol is used as a chemical intermediate in the industrial synthesis of the pharmaceutical drug paroxetine (Paxil).
References
- ^ Sesamol at Chemicalland21.com
- ^ Joo Yeon Kim, Dong Seong Choi and Mun Yhung Jung "Antiphoto-oxidative Activity of Sesamol in Methylene Blue- and Chlorophyll-Sensitized Photo-oxidation of Oil" J. Agric. Food Chem., 51 (11), 3460 -3465, 2003.
- ^ Ohsawa, Toshiko. "Sesamol and sesaminol as antioxidants." New Food Industry (1991), 33(6), 1-5.
- ^ Wynn, James P.; Kendrick, Andrew; Ratledge, Colin. "Sesamol as an inhibitor of growth and lipid metabolism in Mucor circinelloides via its action on malic enzyme." Lipids (1997), 32(6), 605-610.
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