Lunatin
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Preferred IUPAC name 1,3,8-Trihydroxy-6-methoxyanthracene-9,10-dione | |
Other names 3-Methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone | |
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Chemical formula | C15H10O6 |
Molar mass | 286.239 g·mol−1 |
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Chemical compound
Lunatin (3-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone) is a derivative of anthraquinone. It is produced by the Senna reticulata tree and can be extracted by soaking the bark in alcohol. Lunatin is also produced by the fungus Curvularia lunata which inhabits a marine sponge. Lunatin is an antibacterial substance.[1]
References
- ^ Habbu, Prasanna; Warad, Vijayanand; Shastri, Rajesh; Madagundi, Smita; Kulkarni, Venkatrao H. (2016). "Antimicrobial metabolites from marine microorganisms". Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. 14 (2): 101–116. doi:10.1016/s1875-5364(16)60003-1. PMID 26968676.