Masoprocol

**Definition:** A potent lipoxygenase inhibitor that interferes with arachidonic acid metabolism. The compound also inhibits formyltetrahydrofolate synthetase, carboxylesterase, and cyclooxygenase to a lesser extent. It also serves as an antioxidant in fats and oils.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.389.140.450.582 - D02.455.426.559.389.657.166.550

**Synonyms:** - Dihydronorguaiaretic Acid - meso-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid - Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid - Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, (R*,S*)-Isomer - (R*,S*)-4,4'-(2,3-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diyl)bispyrocatechol