Term Name: dibenzoylmethane
Synonyms: 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-propanedione, 1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione, 2-Benzoylacetophenone, DBM, omega-Benzoylacetophenone, Phenyl phenacyl ketone
Definition: A beta-diketone that is acetylacetone (acac) in which both methyl groups have been replaced by phenyl groups. It is a minor constituent of the root extract of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and exhibits antimutagenic and anticancer effects.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75417]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ketone beta-diketone
has_role: antimutagen antineoplastic agent metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: 2,4,4',6-tetrahydroxydibenzoylmethane