Mono and sesquiterpenoids from Satureja gilliesii

doi:10.1016/0031-9422(93)80026-O

Phytochemistry

Volume 34, Issue 2, September 1993, Pages 441-444

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Abstract

Two new isomeric monoterpene peroxides along with (+)-T-cadinol and (−)-cadin-4-en-1-o1 were isolated from the leaves of Satureja gilliesii (Lamiaceae). Significant toxicity toward Artemia salina (brine shrimp bioassay) was observed for the cadinane sesquiterpenoids.

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