Masoprocol [kyselina nordihydroguaiaretová]

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Terms

masoprokol

 

(R*,S*)-4,4'-(2,3-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diyl)bispyrocatechol
Actinex
Dihydronorguaiaretic Acid
meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, (R*,S*)-Isomer

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Definition

A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.

DUI
D009637 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0014961
CAS
1,2-Benzenediol, 4,4'-(2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis-
Previous indexing
Catechols (1966-1986)
History note
2014(1987)
Public note
2014; see NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID 1991-2013; see CATECHOLS 1987-1990

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.455 Hydrocarbons 139
D02.455.426 Hydrocarbons, Cyclic 24
D02.455.426.559 Hydrocarbons, Aromatic 50
D02.455.426.559.389 Benzene Derivatives 73
D02.455.426.559.389.140 Benzyl Compounds 74
D02.455.426.559.389.140.450 Lignans 63
D02.455.426.559.389.140.450.388 Flavonolignans 22
D02.455.426.559.389.140.450.582 Masoprocol 7
D02.455.426.559.389.140.450.777 Podophyllotoxin 18
D02.455.426.559.389.657 Phenols 688
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166 Catechols 54
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.099 Capsaicin 187
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.175 Catecholamines 780
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.200 Curcumin 86
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.350 Estrogens, Catechol 2
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.453 Guaiacol 17
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.500 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylethanol
D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.550 Masoprocol 7