<b>Meiocarpin: A novel lignan from the stem bark of <i>Meiocarpidium lepidotum</i> (Annonaceae)</b>

A new lignan, meiocarpin, and the known compounds, sitosterol and polycarpol, have been isolated from the stem bark of <i>Meiocarpidium lepidotum</i>, Annonaceae. The structure of the new compound was elucidated on the basis of its spectroscopic data.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Silvere Ngouela, Guy Feuya, Jean C. Tchouankeu, Gaston Achoundong, Raymond B.T. Zambou, Etienne Tsamo, Joseph D. Connolly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Chemical Society of Ethiopia 2004-12-01
Series:Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia
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Online Access:http://www.ajol.info/index.php/bcse/article/view/61453