Term Name: | podophyllotoxin |
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Synonyms: | (-)-podophyllotoxin, (5R,5aR,8aR,9R)-9-hydroxy-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-5,8,8a,9-tetrahydrofuro[3',4':6,7]naphtho[2,3-d][1,3]dioxol-6(5aH)-one, 9-HYDROXY-5-(3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYPHENYL)-5,8,8A,9-TETRAHYDROFURO[3',4':6,7]NAPHTHO[2,3-D][1,3]DIOXOL-6(5AH)-ONE, Condylox, Podofilox, Podophyllinic acid lactone, Podophyllotoxin, Podophyllotoxin 7, PPT |
Definition: | An organic heterotetracyclic compound that has a furonaphthodioxole skeleton bearing a 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl substituent. It is found in the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species and is used for the topical treatment of genital warts. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:50305] ( EBI ) |