Description
Germacrone is isolated from the rhizoma of Curcuma wenyujin. It has anti-tumor activity. Germacrone is a natural antiviral agent against porcine parvovirus (PPV).
Synonyms
Germacron; 3,7-Cyclodecadien-1-one, 3,7-dimethyl-10-(1-methylethylidene)-, (E,E)-
IUPAC Name
(3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethyl-10-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclodeca-3,7-dienone
Molecular Formula
C15H22O
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CCC(=C(C)C)C(=O)CC(=CCC1)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H22O/c1-11(2)14-9-8-12(3)6-5-7-13(4)10-15(14)16/h7-8H,5-6,9-10H2,1-4H3/b12-8+,13-7+
InChIKey
CAULGCQHVOVVRN-SWZPTJTJSA-N
Boiling Point
330.3°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
148.4±18.7 °C
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF, DMSO
Application
antibacterial; antifungal
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C