Macelignan

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A lignan isolated from nutmeg with antimicrobial and anticariogenic activity against Streptococcus mutans and other streptococcus species.

**Synonyms:** - (8R,8'S)-7-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)-7'-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)-8,8'-Dimethylbutane - MACELIGNAN - Phenol, 4-((2s,3r)-4-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-Yl)-2,3-Dimethylbutyl)-2-Methoxy-