Synonyms
trans-resveratrol
3,4',5-Trihydroxystilbene
(E)-5-(4-Hydroxystyryl)benzene-1,3-diol
Description
Resveratrol is a stilbenol that is stilbene in which the phenyl groups are substituted at positions 3, 5, and 4' by hydroxy groups. It has a role as a phytoalexin, an antioxidant, a glioma-associated oncogene inhibitor and a geroprotector. It is a stilbenol, a polyphenol and a member of resorcinols.