A new alkaloid, named 2-methoxy-4-(2-(2-pyridine)-ethyl) phenol (1), together with two known compounds, was isolated from Zingiberis rhizoma. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectra and MS spectra. Compound 1 exhibited substantial bioactivity against Canidia albicans ATCC 10231 with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 1.0 mg/mL.
Keywords: 2-Methoxy-4-(2-(2-pyridine)-ethyl) phenol; Cyclo-(4-methyl-R-Pro-S-Nva); Zingiberis rhizoma; antibacterial activity; antifungal activity; zingerone.