Term Name: silibinin
Synonyms: (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-[(2R,3R)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-yl]-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one, Flavobin, Karsil, Silibinin, silibinina, silibinine, silibininum, Silybin, Silymarin
Definition: A flavonolignan isolated from milk thistle, Silybum marianum, that has been shown to exhibit antioxidant and antineoplastic activities.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:9144]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether benzodioxine flavonolignan polyphenol secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone
has_role: antineoplastic agent antioxidant hepatoprotective agent plant metabolite