Abstract
Two new benzoquinones, heliotropinones A and B, have been isolated from the aerial parts of Heliotropium ovalifolium. Their structures were elucidated by spectrometric methods including high resolution electrospray ionization (ESI-HR), EI mass spectrometry, 1H, 13C and 2D NMR experiments. The two quinones demonstrated antifungal activities against Cladosporium cucumerinum and Candida albicans as well as antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification*
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
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Bacillus subtilis / drug effects
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Benzoquinones / chemistry
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Benzoquinones / isolation & purification*
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Benzoquinones / pharmacology
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Boraginaceae / chemistry*
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Candida albicans / drug effects
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Cladosporium / drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Spectrum Analysis
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Benzoquinones
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heliotropinone A
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heliotropinone B