Lignans

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006586",
  "term": "Lignans",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of natural products characterized by the dimerization of two phenylpropane units, typically through a beta-beta' carbon-carbon bond. These compounds are found in plants and are formed biosynthetically from coniferyl alcohol or related precursors. Many lignans exhibit biological activity, including antioxidant and anticancer properties.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "oxidative coupling"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1347 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lignans/"
}