Sesamol

020929

CAS Number

33-31-3

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C7H6O3

Molecular Weight

138.12

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ol; 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenol; 4-Hydroxy-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene; 5-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole; NSC 59256;

Sesamol is a natural component of sesame oil with antioxidant activity. Sesamol has potential protective effects against free radicals as well as some antifungal activity. Sesamol can also be used as an intermediate in the preparation of antidepressants such as Paroxetine.

Form

Pale Brown Solid

Melting Point

64-66°C

Solubility

Chloroform, Methanol

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Kim, J.Y. et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 51, 3460 (2003); Toshiko, O.: New Food Indust., 33, 1 (1991); Wynn, J.P. et al.: Lipids, 32, 605 (1997);

USBio References

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