N-Acetyldopamine dimer-1 is a 2-(3',4'-didroxyphenyl)-1,4-benzodioxane derivative. N-Acetyldopamine dimer-1 is optically active, can be isolated from crude agent "Zentai," a cast-off shell of the cicada of Cryptotympana sp. (Cicadidae)[1].
[1]. Noda N, et al. Optically active N-acetyldopamine dimer of the crude drug "Zentai," the cast-off shell of the Cicada, Cryptotympana sp. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2000 Nov;48(11):1749-52.
















