Norhydroguaiaretic acid

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₂O₄

InChI: InChI=1/C18H22O4/c1-11(7-13-3-5-15(19)17(21)9-13)12(2)8-14-4-6-16(20)18(22)10-14/h3-6,9-12,19-22H,7-8H2,1-2H3

InChIKey: InChIKey=HCZKYJDFEPMADG-UHFFFAOYAE
SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)C(C)CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O

Names:
    CCRIS 1399
    Dihydronorguaiaretic acid
    Dinorguaiaretic acid, dihydro-
    EINECS 207-903-0
    NDGA
    NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID
    Nordihydroguairaretic acid
    Norguaiaretic acid, dihydro-
    Norhydroguaiaretic acid
    NSC 4291
    4-[4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethyl-butyl]benzene-1,2-diol

Registries:
    PubChem CID 4534
    PubChem ID 153652