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lignan

CHEBI:CHEBI_25036

Definition

Any phenylpropanoid derived from phenylalanine via dimerization of substituted cinnamic alcohols, known as monolignols, to a dibenzylbutane skeleton. Note that while individual members of the class have names ending ...lignane, ...lignene, ...lignadiene, etc., the class names lignan, neolignan, etc., do not end with an "e".

Alternative Names

  • lignan
  • lignans

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:25036

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Additional Attributes

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CHEBI:25035
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CHEBI:25036
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CHEBI:25036
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