Viridiflorol
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| Synonyms: | Viridiflorol; (+)-Viridiflorol; 552-02-3 ;d-Viridiflorol ;Himbaccol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-1592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C15H26O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | CC1CCC2C1C3C(C3(C)C)CCC2(C)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | AYXPYQRXGNDJFU-IMNVLQEYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | Viridiflorol is asesquiterpenoid, a specific type of terpene, characterized by its unique carbotricyclic structure. This structure includes (1aS,4aR,7aR,7bR)-decahydro-1H-cyclopropa[e]azulene with four methyl substituents at positions 1, 1, 4, and 7, along with a hydroxy substituent at position 4. As a plant metabolite, it is found in various plant species and has been identified as a component of essential oils. Notably, viridiflorol plays a significant role as a strong feeding deterrent for the melaleuca weevil, impacting the insect's larval development. This makes it an important compound in the context of natural pest control. Its function as a plant metabolite extends to roles as a volatile oil component, an antimycobacterial drug, an anti-inflammatory agent, and an antifeedant. Viridiflorol has been isolated from several plants, including Melaleucaquinquenervia (broad-leaved paperbark), Melaleucaalternifolia (tea tree), and Allophylusedulis. These plants are known for their essential oils, in which viridiflorol is a significant component. In terms of its medicinal potential, viridiflorol has demonstrated moderate antibacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis, in in vitro assays. This suggests potential applications in developing treatments for bacterial infections. Additionally, viridiflorol, produced by the endophytic root fungus Serendipitaindica, exhibits antifungal activity against Colletotrichumtruncatum, indicating its potential in antifungal treatments. Given its various bioactivities, viridiflorol is a compound of interest in both ecological and medical research. Its role in natural pest control and its antimicrobial properties underscore the potential applications of naturally derived compounds in addressing environmental and health-related challenges. 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: |
Ficus asperifolia Centratherum punctatum Morinda lucida Plumeria alba Pyrenacantha staudtii |