| Bioactivity | (-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2]. |
| Name | (-)-Sesamin |
| CAS | 13079-95-3 |
| Formula | C20H18O6 |
| Molar Mass | 354.35 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |