Gossypol
Synonyms
(2,2'-Binaphthalene)-8,8'-dicarboxaldehyde, 1,1',6,6',7,7'-hexahydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)-
Dipotassium Salt, Gossypol
Gossypol Dipotassium Salt
Gossypol Sodium Salt
Gossypol, (+)-Isomer
Gossypol, (+-)-Isomer
Gossypol, (-)-Isomer
Sodium Salt, Gossypol
A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer.
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