3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide
3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide (pronunciation: 3,8-Dye-hydro-dili-gusti-lide) is a bioactive compound found in certain medicinal plants, notably the Ligusticum species.
Etymology
The term "3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide" is derived from the name of the plant genus Ligusticum, commonly known as lovage, and the chemical structure of the compound, which includes two hydrogen atoms (di-hydro) and a specific arrangement of carbon atoms (diligustilide).
Chemical Structure
3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide is a sesquiterpene compound, which means it is composed of three isoprene units and has the molecular formula C15H24. The "3,8" in its name refers to the positions of the two hydrogen atoms in its chemical structure.
Medical Uses
3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide has been studied for its potential medicinal properties. It has been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and may also have anticancer properties. However, more research is needed to fully understand its potential medical applications.
Related Compounds
Other bioactive compounds found in the Ligusticum species include Z-Ligustilide, Senkyunolide A, and Levistolide A. These compounds also have potential medicinal properties and are subjects of ongoing research.
See Also
- Bioactive compound
- Medicinal plants
- Ligusticum
- Sesquiterpene
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Anticancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide
- Wikipedia's article - 3,8-Dihydrodiligustilide
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