Term Name: graminone B
Synonyms: (3R,3aS,6R,6aR)-3-(3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-6-(3-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1-one
Definition: A lignan that is tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1-one substituted by a 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl at position 3 and a 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl group at position 5. Isolated from the rhizomes of Imperata cylindrica, it exhibits vasodilative activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:65979]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: gamma-lactone lignan methoxybenzenes phenols
has_role: metabolite vasodilator agent