A New Insecticidal Pyranocyclohexenedione from Kunzea ericifolia

A new compound (1), named ericifolione, has been isolated from the hexane extract of the aerial parts of Kunzea ericifolia Rehb. (Myrtaceae) by bioassay-guided fractionation. It exhibits moderate insecticidal activity in comparison with natural pyrethrum extract.

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Published in:Journal of natural products (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 1999-10, Vol.62 (10), p.1423-1424
Main Authors: Khambay, Bhupinder P. S, Beddie, David G, Simmonds, Monique S. J, Green, Paul W. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
chemical constituents of plants
Chemical control
chemical structure
Control
derivatives
ericifolione
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
hexanoic acid
Kunzea
leaves
pesticidal plants
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
Protozoa. Invertebrates
spectral analysis
stems
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Summary:A new compound (1), named ericifolione, has been isolated from the hexane extract of the aerial parts of Kunzea ericifolia Rehb. (Myrtaceae) by bioassay-guided fractionation. It exhibits moderate insecticidal activity in comparison with natural pyrethrum extract.
ISSN:0163-3864
1520-6025
DOI:10.1021/np9900573