Term Name: | alpha-naphthoflavone |
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Synonyms: | 2-phenyl-4H-benzo[h]chromen-4-one, 2-phenyl-4H-naphtho(1,2-b)pyran-4-one, 7,8-benzoflavone, 7,8-BF, alpha-naphthylflavone, benzo[h]flavone |
Definition: | An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the h side of flavone. A synthetic compound, it is an inhibitor of aromatase (EC 1.14.14.14). |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:76995] ( EBI ) |