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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Benzyl Compounds > Lignans > Masoprocol
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Phenols > Catechols > Masoprocol

Preferred term

Masoprocol  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1,2-Benzenediol, 4,4'-(2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis-
  • 500-38-9 (Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid)
  • 7BO8G1BYQU
  • Dihydronorguaiaretic Acid
  • meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
  • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Allowable Qualifier(s)

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • Masoprocol

    French

  • 1,2-Benzenediol, 4,4'-(2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis-
  • 4,4'-(2,3-Diméthylbutane-1,4-diyl)dipyrocatéchol
  • 500-38-9 (Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid)
  • 7BO8G1BYQU
  • Acide nor-dihydro-guaïarétique
  • Acide nor-dihydroguaïarétique
  • Acide nordihydroguaïarétique

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NQ56WSJB-4

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