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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009637
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009637
Preferred Name

Masoprocol

Definitions
A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenediol, 4,4'-(2,3-dimethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis-
meso Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Acid, meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
(R*,S*)-4,4'-(2,3-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diyl)bispyrocatechol
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, (R*,S*)-Isomer
Actinex
meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Dihydronorguaiaretic Acid
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