Description / Application
Gossypol is an aldehyde, a hydroxynaphthalene, a polyphenol and a hexol. It has a role as an antispermatogenic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2,2'-bis(8-Formyl-1,6,7-trihydroxy-5-isopropyl-3-methylnaphthalene) |
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| Molecular Formula | C30H30O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 518.6 |
| MFCD | MFCD00017352 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H351 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P281;P308+P313;P405;P501 |