Sesamol
Agent Name
Sesamol
CAS Number
533-31-3
Formula
C7-H6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,4-Methylenedioxyphenol; 5-Hydroxy-1,3-benzodioxole; Methylene ether of oxyhydroquinone; 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-ol; 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenol; Phenol, 3,4-(methylenedioxy)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Light brown crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Component of sesame oil; [ChemIDplus] Used to make the drug paroxetine; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Suspected carcinogen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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