- Sesamin
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IUPACName = 5,5'-(1"S",3a"R",4"S",6a"R")-tetrahydro-1"H",3"H"- furo [3,4-"c"] furan-1,4-diylbis(1,3-benzodioxole)
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Autoignition =Sesamin is a
lignan isolated from the bark of "Fagara " plants and fromsesame oil . It has been used as a dietary fat-reduction supplement, although no controlled studies on this application have been performed.External links
* [http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-006-0617-8 Effect of sesamin on serum cholesterol and triglycerides levels in LDL receptor-deficient mice]
* [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(00)01698-1 A short and stereoselective total synthesis of (±)-sesamin by radical cyclisation of an epoxide using a transition-metal radical source]
* [http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beast21.htm Sesamin - Bye, Bye Fatty!]
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