Abstract
A novel sesterterpene, cyclolinteinone (4), based on an unprecedented rearranged monocarbocyclic skeleton, has been isolated from Cacospongia cf. linteiformis, and its structure, complete with absolute stereochemistry, determined by spectral studies and chemical correlations. A plausible pathway for the biogenesis of this compound starting from geranylfarnesol is proposed. Cyclolinteinone has been shown to possess high ichthyotoxicity and antifeedant properties.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13469-13476 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | TETRAHEDRON |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 47 |
Publication status | Published - 21 Nov 1994 |