Term Name: anacardic acid
Synonyms: (15:0)-anacardic acid, 1-hydroxy-2-carboxy-3-pentadecylbenzene, 2-hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid, 22:0-anacardic acid, 6-(pentadecyl)salicylic acid, 6-pentadecyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, 6-pentadecylsalicylic acid, anacardic acid, cyclogallipharic acid, ginkgolic acid C15:0, hydroginkgolic acid
Definition: A hydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by a pentadecyl group at position 6. It is a major component of cashew nut shell liquid and exhibits an extensive range of bioactivities.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2696]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: hydroxy monocarboxylic acid hydroxybenzoic acid
has_functional_parent: salicylic acid
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antibacterial agent anticoronaviral agent apoptosis inducer EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor neuroprotective agent plant metabolite