Formula C20H24O4 | Molar mass 328.4 g/mol | |
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Macelignan is a lignan. It can be found in Myristica fragrans, the nutmeg.
Medical research
One study has shown that macelignan may exert antimicrobial and anticariogenic activity against Streptococcus mutans, but this is not a currently used treatment.
References
Macelignan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA