Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid - Compound Summary (CID 71398)
Also known as: Masoprocol, meso-NDGA, Actinex, meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Masoprocolum, Masoprocolum [INN-Latin], NDGA, CHX 100, CHX-100, Actinex (TN)
Molecular Formula: C18H22O4   Molecular Weight: 302.36488   InChIKey: HCZKYJDFEPMADG-TXEJJXNPSA-N
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.   From: MeSH
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