Sesamin

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Sesamin Structure
Sesamin structure
Common Name Sesamin
CAS Number 607-80-7 Molecular Weight 354.353
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 504.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H18O6 Melting Point 122-124ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 212.3±30.0 °C

 Use of Sesamin


Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name (+)-sesamin
Synonym More Synonyms

 Sesamin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2].
Related Catalog
Target

delta 5 desaturase[1]

In Vitro Pretreated with sesamin, Excess generation of nitric oxide in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated rat primary microglia cells was significantly attenuated[1].
In Vivo Sesamin (o.p.; 20 mg/kg/day) significantly reduces the infarct size by approximately 50% in male gerbils (60-85 g)[1].
References

[1]. Cheng FC, et al. Neuroprotective effects of sesamin and sesamolin on gerbil brain in cerebral ischemia. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Sep;2(3):284-8.

[2]. Shimizu S, et al. Sesamin is a potent and specific inhibitor of delta 5 desaturase in polyunsaturated fatty acidbiosynthesis. Lipids. 1991 Jul;26(7):512-6.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 504.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 122-124ºC
Molecular Formula C20H18O6
Molecular Weight 354.353
Flash Point 212.3±30.0 °C
Exact Mass 354.110352
PSA 55.38000
LogP 3.32
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.623
InChIKey PEYUIKBAABKQKQ-AFHBHXEDSA-N
SMILES c1cc2c(cc1C1OCC3C(c4ccc5c(c4)OCO5)OCC13)OCO2
Storage condition −20°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2932999099

 Customs

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HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles47

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Mitochondrial impairment triggers cytosolic oxidative stress and cell death following proteasome inhibition.

Sci. Rep. 4 , 5896, (2014)

Dysfunctions of the mitochondria and the ubiquitin-proteasome system, as well as generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), are linked to many aging-related neurodegenerative disorders. However, the...

Tolbutamide hydroxylation by hepatic microsomes from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.).

Mol. Biol. Rep. 39(6) , 6867-73, (2012)

Metabolic transformations of two substrates for human cytochrome P450 (CYP450) 2C9, tolbutamide and diclofenac, were investigated in hepatic microsomes from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). Tolbutami...

Influence of oral supplementation with sesamin on longevity of Caenorhabditis elegans and the host defense.

Eur. J. Nutr. 53(8) , 1659-68, (2014)

Nutritional control has been proposed as a potential therapy for slowing the senescence of immune function and decreasing mortality. This study investigated whether sesamin could modify host defense s...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Sesamin
(7S,7’S,8R,8’R)-sesamin
5,5'-(1S,3aR,4S,6aR)-Tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole)
(+)-Sesamin
Pseudocubebin
d-Sesamin
SesameP.E.
SezaMin
FAGAROL

 Sesamin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the SMILES notation of (+)-sesamin?
A: SMILES notation of (+)-sesamin is c1cc2c(cc1C1OCC3C(c4ccc5c(c4)OCO5)OCC13)OCO2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (+)-sesamin?
A: Molecular weight of (+)-sesamin is 354.353.
Q: What is the InChIKey of (+)-sesamin?
A: InChIKey of (+)-sesamin is PEYUIKBAABKQKQ-AFHBHXEDSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does (+)-sesamin have?
A: English synonyms of (+)-sesamin: Sesamin, (7S,7’S,8R,8’R)-sesamin, 5,5'-(1S,3aR,4S,6aR)-Tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole), (+)-Sesamin, Pseudocubebin, d-Sesamin, SesameP.E., SezaMin, FAGAROL.
Q: What are the storage conditions for (+)-sesamin?
A: Storage conditions for (+)-sesamin: −20°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (+)-sesamin?
A: Molecular formula of (+)-sesamin is C20H18O6.
Q: What is the English name of (+)-sesamin?
A: The English name of (+)-sesamin is (+)-sesamin.
Q: What is the safety information for (+)-sesamin?
A: Safety information for (+)-sesamin: S22-S24/25.
Q: What is the LogP of (+)-sesamin?
A: LogP of (+)-sesamin is 3.32.
Q: What is the melting point of (+)-sesamin?
A: Melting point of (+)-sesamin is 122-124ºC.

 Sesaminfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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