Sesamol
Sesamol is a natural organic compound which is a component of sesame seeds and sesame oil. It is a white crystalline solid that is a derivative of phenol. It is sparingly soluble in water, but miscible with most oils. It can be produced by organic synthesis from heliotropine.
Sesamol has been found to be an antioxidant that may prevent the spoilage of oils. It also may prevent the spoilage of oils by acting as an antifungal.
Sesame oil is used in Ayurvedic Medicine.
It can be used in the synthesis of paroxetine.
Alexander Shulgin used sesamol in his book PiHKAL to make MMDA-2.
