Arctigenin

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(−)-Arctigenin
Identifiers
CAS number 7770-78-7 N
PubChem 64981
ChemSpider 58506 YesY
MeSH arctigenin
ChEMBL CHEMBL435734 YesY
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C21H24O6
Molar mass 372.41166
Exact mass 372.157289 u
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Arctigenin is a lignan found in certain plants of the Asteraceae, including the greater burdock (Arctium lappa) and Saussurea heteromalla. It has shown antiviral and anticancer effects.[citation needed] It is the aglycone of arctiin.

External links

  • Arctigenin entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".



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