(R)-4-METHOXYDALBERGIONE

Description

(R)-4-Methoxy dalbergione is the main allergen of Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. (East Indian rosewood, palissandre). Occupational sensitization occurs in timberworkers.

Definition

ChEBI: (R)-4''-methoxydalbergione is a member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is p-benzoquinone substituted by a methoxy group at position 2 and a 1-phenylallyl group at position 5. Isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia louveli, it exhibits antiplasmodial activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antiplasmodial drug. It is an enol ether and a member of 1,4-benzoquinones.