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| IUPAC name (8R, 8′S)-7-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-7′-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-8,8′-dimethybutane | |
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| Chemical formula | C20H24O4 |
| Molar mass | 328.40 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa).
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Macelignan is a lignan. It can be found in Myristica fragrans, the nutmeg.
Medical research
One study has shown that macelignan may exert antimicrobial and anticariogenic activity against Streptococcus mutans, but this is not a currently used treatment.
References
- Dental Caries and Medicinal Plants –An Overview. B. Parimala Devi and R. Ramasubramaniaraj, Journal of Pharmacy Research 2009, 2(11),1669-1675 http://jpronline.info/article/view/906/708
- Anticariogenic activity of macelignan isolated from Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) against Streptococcus mutans. J.Y. Chung, J.H. Choo, M.H. Lee and J.K. Hwang, Phytomedicine, Volume 13, Issue 4, 13 March 2006, Pages 261-266, doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2004.04.007