(-)-Sesamin

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(-)-Sesamin Structure
(-)-Sesamin structure
Common Name (-)-Sesamin
CAS Number 13079-95-3 Molecular Weight 354.353
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 504.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H18O6 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 212.3±30.0 °C

 Use of (-)-Sesamin


(-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].

 Names

Name (-)-sesamin
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 (-)-Sesamin Biological Activity

Description (-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].
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References

[1]. Feng Zhang, et al. A new amide from Asarum forbesii Maxim. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2005 Feb;7(1):1-5.

[2]. Cheng FC, et al. Neuroprotective effects of sesamin and sesamolin on gerbil brain in cerebral ischemia. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Sep;2(3):284-8.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 504.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H18O6
Molecular Weight 354.353
Flash Point 212.3±30.0 °C
Exact Mass 354.110352
LogP 3.32
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.623
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Synonyms

5,5'-(1R,3aS,4R,6aS)-Tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole)
1,3-Benzodioxole, 5,5'-[(1R,3aS,4R,6aS)-tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diyl]bis-
9VCT11F572
(-)-sesamin