Glycyrrhizol
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Glycyrrhizol A is a prenylated pterocarpan and an isoflavonoid derivative. It is a compound isolated from the root of the Chinese licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza uralensis).[citation needed]
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1-Methoxy-2,8-bis(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-6H-[1]benzofuro[3,2-c] [1]benzopyran-3,9-diol | |
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C26H28O5 | |
Molar mass | 420.50 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It may has in vitro antibacterial properties.[1] In one study, the strongest antibacterial activity was observed against Streptococcus mutans, an organism known to cause tooth decay in humans.[1]