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C7H6O3
138.12 g/mol
Food AdditiveWarning

Sesamol

CAS533-31-3EC208-561-5
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
component of sesame oil

Sesamol is a natural organic compound found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. It appears as a white crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water but miscible with most oils.

antioxidant in food preservationcomponent of sesame oilresearch compound for anti-inflammatory studies

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1,3-benzodioxol-5-ol

InChIKey

LUSZGTFNYDARNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1OC2=C(O1)C=C(C=C2)O

Synonyms (35)
  • BZX
  • Paroxetine HCl Anhydrous EP Impurity B
  • Paroxetine Hydrochloride Anhydrous EP Impurity B; Paroxetine Hydrochloride EP Impurity B
  • 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ol
  • 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ol, 9CI
  • 1,3-dioxaindan-5-ol
  • 2H-1,3-Benzodioxol-5-Ol
  • 2H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxolen-5-ol
  • 3,4-Methylendioxyphenol
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenol
  • 3ao1
  • 4,5-methylenedioxyphenol
  • 5-Benzodioxolol
  • 5-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole
  • 5-Hydroxybenzo[1,3]dioxole
  • 5-hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxolane
  • 5-hydroxylbenzo[1,3]dioxolane
  • ORISTAR MDP
  • Phenol, 3,4-(methylenedioxy)-
  • Phenol,4-(methylenedioxy)-
  • Sesamol
  • Sesamol (Standard)
  • Sesamol, purum, >=98.0% (GC)
  • benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ol
  • benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-ol
  • sesamol lithium
  • sesamol sodium
  • sesamol titanium (+4)
  • sesamol, ion (1+)