A geranylacetophenone from the leaves of Melicope ptelefolia

Nat Prod Res. 2006 May 10;20(5):415-9. doi: 10.1080/14786410500045655.

Abstract

The leaves of Melicope ptelefolia (Rutaceae) afforded a new acetophenone named 2,4,6-trihydroxy-3-geranylacetophenone. The structure of the compound was established by mass and NMR spectroscopy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / chemistry
  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Leaves
  • Rutaceae*
  • Terpenes / chemistry

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Plant Extracts
  • Terpenes
  • geranyl acetate