Juncusol is a 9,10-dihydrophrenathrene found in ''Juncus'' species such as ''
J. acutus'', ''
J. effusus'' or ''
J. roemerianus''.
It can also be synthesized.
This compound shows antimicrobial activity against ''
Bacillus subtilis
''Bacillus subtilis'', known also as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium, found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, humans and marine sponges. As a member of the genus ''Bacillu ...
'' and ''
Staphylococcus aureus
''Staphylococcus aureus'' is a Gram-positive spherically shaped bacterium, a member of the Bacillota, and is a usual member of the microbiota of the body, frequently found in the upper respiratory tract and on the skin. It is often positive ...
''.
[ It also has a toxic effect on estuarine fish and shrimp.]
References
External links
Juncusol at kanaya.naist.jp/knapsack_jsp
Phenanthrenoids
Vinyl compounds
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