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Simmondsin

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Simmondsin

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Simmondsin is a component of jojoba seeds (pronounced "ho-HO-bah") (Simmondsia chinensis). While it had been considered toxic due to jojoba seed meal causing weight loss in animals, in recent years its appetite suppressant effect has also been researched as a potential treatment for obesity. It is thought to reduce appetite by increasing levels of cholecystokinin.

Chemical data

Formula
C16H25NO9
Molecular weight
375.37 g/mol
IUPAC name
(2Z)-2-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-2-hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxy-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclohexylidene]acetonitrile
SMILES
CO[C@H]1C[C@H](/C(=C\C#N)/[C@@H]([C@H]1OC)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey
KURSRHBVYUACKS-XGYNEUJOSA-N
XLogP
-3.3
Polar surface area
162 Ų
H-bond donors
5
H-bond acceptors
10
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Mass
375.153
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chemical formula
C₁₆H₂₅NO₉
found in taxon
Simmondsia chinensis
isomeric SMILES
CO[C@H]1C[C@H](/C(=C\C#N)/[C@@H]([C@H]1OC)O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
canonical SMILES
COC1CC(C(=CC#N)C(C1OC)O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O
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