Musidunin and musiduol, insect antifeedants from Croton jatrophoides

J Nat Prod. 2006 Jun;69(6):975-7. doi: 10.1021/np060068d.

Abstract

Two novel limonoids, musidunin (1) and musiduol (2), were isolated from a methanol extract of Croton jatrophoides by bioassay-guided fractionation. Their structures were established by extensive NMR experiments. Interestingly, A,B-seco limonoid 1 contains a unique acetal annulation of A, A', and B' rings. Both limonoids exhibited antifeedant activities against two pests, Pectinophora gossypiella and Spodoptera frugiperda.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Croton / chemistry*
  • Feeding Behavior / drug effects*
  • Kenya
  • Larva / drug effects
  • Lepidoptera / drug effects*
  • Limonins / chemistry
  • Limonins / isolation & purification*
  • Limonins / pharmacology
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pest Control, Biological
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*

Substances

  • Limonins
  • musidunin
  • musiduol