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Planta Med 1982; 44(2): 78-81
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971406
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Kolanone, a Novel Polyisoprenylated Benzophenone with Antimicrobial Properties from the Fruit of Garcinia kola

R. A. Hussain1 , A. G. Owegby2 , P. Parimoo2 , P. G. Waterman1
  • 1Phytochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
  • 2School of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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29 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

Kolanone, a novel polyisoprenyl benzophenone, has been isolated from the fruit pulp of Garcinia kola HEKKEL. A tentative structure for kolanone has been proposed based on a comparison of its spectral data with that published for other compounds of this class. Kolanone has been shown to exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against a range of organisms.

Key Word Index

Garcinia kola - Guttiferae - Fruit Pulp - Polyisoprenylated Benzophenones - Kolanone - Antimicrobial Activity

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