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Constituents of Liatris species. V. Ligantrol and ligantrol monoacetate, two new linear polyoxygenated diterpenes from Liatris elegans
Author(s): W. Herz and R. P. Sharma
Year: 1975
Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Pages: 192-199
Article Topic(s): Chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Liatris elegans (Pink-scale blazing star),
Abstract
Reports on the isolation and structure determination of chemical compounds (ligantrol, ligantrol monoacetate, and two diterpenes) found in Liatris elegans. The genus Liatris contains compounds that are cytotoxic and have tumor inhibiting properties.Suggested Citation
W. Herz and R. P. Sharma. "Constituents of Liatris species. V. Ligantrol and ligantrol monoacetate, two new linear polyoxygenated diterpenes from Liatris elegans." Journal of Organic Chemistry 40.2 (1975): 192-199.Go back