Lettowienolide

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Lettowienolide Structure
Lettowienolide structure
Common Name Lettowienolide
CAS Number 1189105-39-2 Molecular Weight 286.366
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 453.2±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H22O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 186.4±21.5 °C

 Use of Lettowienolide


Lettowienolide, a geranylbenzoquinonoid, exhibits mild in vitro activity against the Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite (IC50~20 μg/mL)[1].

 Names

Name 7-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one
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 Lettowienolide Biological Activity

Description Lettowienolide, a geranylbenzoquinonoid, exhibits mild in vitro activity against the Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite (IC50~20 μg/mL)[1].
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References

[1]. John J Makangara, et al. Geranylbenzoquinonoids from Lettowianthus stellatus fruits. Nat Prod Res. 2010 May;24(8):710-7.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 453.2±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H22O3
Molecular Weight 286.366
Flash Point 186.4±21.5 °C
Exact Mass 286.156891
LogP 4.61
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.568

 Synonyms

7-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one
2(3H)-Benzofuranone, 7-[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-5-hydroxy-