Cephalonic acid
Cephalonic acid is a pentaprenyl terpenoid compound that can be isolated from the fermentation broth of Cephaloscorlum caerulens. Cephalonic acid has weak antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[18456-04-7]
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Bacterial
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Field of Research
Infection
Smiles
O=C(/C1=C2[C@](C(C)=CC/2=O)([H])C[C@]3(C)[C@@]([C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC/C=C(C)\C)CC3)([H])CC1O)O
Molecular Formula
C25H36O4
Molecular Weight
400.55
References & Citations
[1]Itai A, et al. The structure of cephalonic acid, a pentaprenyl terpenoid. Tetrahedron Lett. 1967 Oct;42:4111-2.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Curated Selection
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