Sesame phenol, also known as 3,4-methylenedioxyphenol, is an important aroma component and quality stabilizer of sesame oil.
Sesame phenol has strong antioxidant capacity and is commonly used as an antioxidant in food and medicine. It is also an important starting material for the synthesis of antihypertensive and cardiovascular drugs, as well as a raw material for the pesticide piperonyl butyl ether. Sesame phenol is in great demand internationally, especially in the field of drug synthesis.