Preferred Label : Scyllitol;
NCIt synonyms : Scyllo-Inositol; Quercinitol; (1r,2r,3r,4r,5r,6r)-Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexol; 1,3,5/2,4,6-Cyclohexanehexol; Cocositol; Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexol;
NCIt definition : A stereoisomer of inositol and a plant sugar alcohol found most abundantly in coconut
palm trees, with potential amyloid plaque formation inhibitory activity. Following
oral administration, scyllitol crosses the blood brain barrier and inhibits amyloid
beta plaque formation in the brain through as of yet unknown mechanism(s). This may
lead to reduced disease progression and improvement in cognitive function in patients
with Alzheimer disease.;
UNII : 1VS4X81277;
CAS number : 488-59-5;
Molecule name : ELND005; AZD-103; AXD 103;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:10642;
Origin ID : C122987;
UMLS CUI : C0074214;
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