Title: Sesamolin
CAS Registry Number: 526-07-8
CAS Name: 5-[4-(1,3-Benzodioxolol-5-yloxy)tetrahydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1-yl]-1,3-benzodioxole
Additional Names: tetrahydro-1-[3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenoxy]-4-[3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl]-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan
Molecular Formula: C20H18O7
Molecular Weight: 370.35
Percent Composition: C 64.86%, H 4.90%, O 30.24%
Literature References: Constituent of sesame seeds, the seeds of Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae. Isoln: Canzoneri, Perciabosco, Gazz. Chim. Ital. 33, II, 253 (1907). Structure and synthesis: J. Boseken, W. D. Cohen, Rec. Trav. Chim. 55, 815 (1936); E. Haslam, R. D. Haworth, J. Chem. Soc. 1955, 827. Stereochemistry: E. Haslam, ibid. 1970, 2332.
Properties: White plates from ethanol, mp 93-94°. [a]D20 +212° (chloroform).
Melting point: mp 93-94°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 +212° (chloroform)
Use: Synergist for pyrethrum insecticides. |