Quinones from Heliotropium ovalifolium

Phytochemistry. 2001 Oct;58(4):631-5. doi: 10.1016/s0031-9422(01)00302-8.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacillus subtilis / drug effects
  • Benzoquinones / chemistry
  • Benzoquinones / isolation & purification*
  • Benzoquinones / pharmacology
  • Boraginaceae / chemistry*
  • Candida albicans / drug effects
  • Cladosporium / drug effects
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Spectrum Analysis

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Benzoquinones
  • heliotropinone A
  • heliotropinone B