1-(4a,8-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-3-(4-methylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
2011
Study of a New Compound from Inula Viscosa
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tebbaa Mohamed, Benharref Ahmed, Berraho Moha, Avignant Daniel, Oudahmane Abdelghani, Akssira Mohamed
Primary Institution: Université Hassan II, Mohammedia-Casablanca
Hypothesis
The study investigates the reactivity of isocostic acid derived from Inula viscosa.
Conclusion
The new compound was successfully synthesized with a yield of 80% and characterized using NMR and X-ray crystallography.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was isolated from the aerial part of Inula viscosa.
- The synthesis involved a condensation reaction with a yield of 80%.
- The structure was confirmed by NMR and single-crystal X-ray analysis.
Takeaway
Scientists made a new chemical from a plant called Inula viscosa, and it worked really well in their tests.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a reaction involving isocostic acid and para-methylbenzaldehyde, followed by purification.
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