Germacranolide Explained

Germacranolides are a group of natural chemical compounds classified as sesquiterpene lactones. They are found in a variety of plant species[1] and are known for their diverse and complex topology, as well as a wide array of pharmacological activities.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Fraga, B. M. . Natural sesquiterpenoids . Natural Product Reports . 1988 . 5 . 5 . 497–521 . 10.1039/np9880500497.
  2. Patouret . Rémi . Cham . Ning . Chiba . Shunsuke . 2024-05-06 . Collective Synthesis of Highly Oxygenated (Furano)germacranolides Derived from Elephantopus mollis and Elephantopus tomentosus . Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English) . 63 . 19 . e202402050 . 10.1002/anie.202402050 . 1521-3773 . 38488804.