Gastrodigenin
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IUPAC name 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol | |
Other names 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.790 ![]() |
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Chemical formula | C7H8O2 |
Molar mass | 124.139 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white crystalline powder |
Odor | fruity or almond-like [1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Chemical compound
Gastrodigenin is a phenolic compound found in the rhizome of Gastrodia elata.[2]
Gastrodin is the glucoside of gastrodigenin.[3]
See also
- Habenariol, a phenolic compound found in the semi aquatic orchid Habenaria repens
References
- ^ "4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 623-05-2".
- ^ Hayashi, J.; Sekine, T.; Deguchi, S.; Lin, Q.; Horie, S.; Tsuchiya, S.; Yano, S.; Watanabe, K.; Ikegami, F. (2002). "Phenolic compounds from Gastrodia rhizome and relaxant effects of related compounds on isolated smooth muscle preparation". Phytochemistry. 59 (5): 513–519. doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00008-0. PMID 11853746.
- ^ Guo, Z.; Tan, T.; Zhong, Y.; Wu, C. (1991). "Study of the mechanism of gastrodin and derivatives of gastrodigenin" [Study of the mechanism of gastrodin and derivatives of gastrodigenin]. Hua Xi Yi Ke da Xue Xue Bao / Journal of West China University of Medical Sciences (in Chinese). 22 (1): 79–82. PMID 1663484.
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