Sesamol

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

1. ^ Sesamol at Chemicalland21.com
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Ohsawa, Toshiko. "Sesamol and sesaminol as antioxidants." New Food Industry (1991), 33(6), 1-5.
4. ^ 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.