Naphthoquinones of Diospyros usambarensis; their Molluscicidal and Fungicidal Activities1.
The molluscicidal and fungicidal properties of DIOSPYROS USAMBARENSIS root bark have been attributed to the naphthoquinone 7-methyljuglone. In addition, the dimeric naphthoquinones isodiospyrin and mamegakinone and 2 artefacts, 2-methoxy- and 3-methoxy-7-methyljuglone have been isolated.
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Institut de Pharmacognosie et Phytochimie, Ecole de Pharmacie, Université de Lausanne, Rue Vuillermet 2, CH-1005 Lausanne, Switzerland.
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