Germacrone
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| Synonyms: | (3E,7E)-3,7-dimethyl-10-propan-2-ylidenecyclodeca-3,7-dien-1-one; Germacrone; (3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethyl-10-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclodeca-3,7-dienone; Germacron; (E,E)-Germacrone; Germacrone,(S); Germacrol (obsol;); (E,E)-Germacra-3,7(11),9-trien-6-one | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-1078 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C15H22O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | CC1=CCC(=C(C)C)C(=O)CC(=CCC1)C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | CAULGCQHVOVVRN-SWZPTJTJSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | (E,E)-germacrone is a germacranesesquiterpenoid that has formula C15H22O. It is a natural product found in traditional medicinal plants of the family Zingiberaceae. The compound exhibits a range of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, anti-androgenic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, neuroprotective and insecticidal activities. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antiviral agent, an insecticide, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, an apoptosis inducer, an autophagy inducer, an antimicrobial agent, an androgen antagonist, a neuroprotective agent, a plant metabolite, an antifungal agent, an antitussive, an antifeedant and a hepatoprotective agent. It is a germacranesesquiterpenoid and an olefinic compound. GHS Hazard Statements • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] |
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| Source Species: |
Eugenia uniflora |