Eckol
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Eckol is a phlorotannin
isolated from brown algae Ecklonia
species. The molecule possesses a dibenzo-p-dioxin skeleton and a phloroglucinol
component. The molecule can also be viewed as a phloroglucinol trimer
. It exhibits an anti-plasmin inhibitory effect and a radioprotective effect in mice.
Phlorotannin
A phlorotannin is a type of tannin found in brown algae such as kelps and rockweeds or sargassacean species. Contrary to hydrolysable or condensed tannins, these compounds are oligomers of phloroglucinol...
isolated from brown algae Ecklonia
Ecklonia
Ecklonia is a genus of kelp belonging to the family Lessoniaceae.There are nine species:* Ecklonia biruncinata* Ecklonia brevipes* Ecklonia cava* Ecklonia fastigiata* Ecklonia kurome* Ecklonia maxima* Ecklonia muratii...
species. The molecule possesses a dibenzo-p-dioxin skeleton and a phloroglucinol
Phloroglucinol
Phloroglucinol is a benzenetriol. It is an organic compound that is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and explosives. This molecule exists in two forms, or tautomers, 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene, which has phenol-like, and 1,3,5-cyclohexanetrione , which has ketone-like character. These two...
component. The molecule can also be viewed as a phloroglucinol trimer
Trimer (chemistry)
In chemistry, a trimer is a product derived from three identical precursors. Trimers are typically cyclic. Chemical compounds that often trimerise are aliphatic isocyanates and cyanic acids. Often, trimerization competes with polymerization....
. It exhibits an anti-plasmin inhibitory effect and a radioprotective effect in mice.