The first naturally occurring aromatic isothiocyanates, rapalexins A and B, are cruciferous phytoalexins

The discovery of the first naturally occurring aromatic isothiocyanates, indole-3-isothiocyanates, their first synthesis, antimicrobial activity and proposed biogenetic origin in canola plants are reported.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2007-01 (4), p.368-370
Main Authors: Pedras, M Soledade C, Zheng, Qing-An, Gadagi, Ravi S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brassica rapa - metabolism
Glucosinolates - chemistry
Isothiocyanates - chemistry
Isothiocyanates - metabolism
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Molecular Structure
Plant Leaves - chemistry
Plant Leaves - metabolism
Sesquiterpenes
Terpenes - chemistry
Terpenes - metabolism
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Summary:The discovery of the first naturally occurring aromatic isothiocyanates, indole-3-isothiocyanates, their first synthesis, antimicrobial activity and proposed biogenetic origin in canola plants are reported.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/b615424g