11,12-Dihydroxy-10,6,8,11,13-icetexapentan-1-one C20H24O3
2011
New Icetexane Diterpenoid from Premna Obtusifolia
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Razak Ibrahim Abdul, Chantrapromma Suchada, Salae Abdul Wahab, Fun Hoong-Kun
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the crystal structure of a new icetexane diterpenoid isolated from Premna obtusifolia.
Conclusion
The new compound, named Obtusin N, has a unique tricyclic structure and exhibits specific hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The new compound was isolated from the roots of Premna obtusifolia.
- The crystal structure reveals a tricyclic skeleton with specific conformations.
- Intramolecular hydrogen bonds create unique ring motifs.
- Intermolecular hydrogen bonds link molecules into dimers.
Takeaway
Researchers found a new plant compound that has a special structure and can form bonds with itself in interesting ways.
Methodology
The compound was extracted from the roots of Premna obtusifolia and analyzed using X-ray crystallography.
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