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gossypol acetic acid

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More on Gossypol Definition: 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.      Other names Sodium Salt, Gossypol; Dipotassium Salt, Gossypol; Gossypol, (-)-Isomer; Gossypol, (+-)-Isomer; Gossypol, (+)-Isomer; Gossypol Sodium Salt; Gossypol Dipotassium Salt
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
gossypol acetic acid [ AT 101,AT-101,AT101 cpd,gosspyl acetate ] 12542-36-8   Gossypol/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Spermatocidal Agents 		Contraception 1980;22(2):183

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