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Home / Regular Issue / JTAS Vol. 14 (3) Dec. 1991 / PERT-0701-1991

COMMUNICATION VI: Phaeanthine and Limacine from Phaeanthus crassipetalus Becc.

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 14, Issue 3, December 1991

Keywords: Phaeanthus crassipetalus, Annonaceae, alkaloid, limacine, phaeanthine, antibacterial activity.

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Abstract

Phaeanthus crassipetalus Becc. (Fam: Annonaceae) has been studied. Two major alkaloids have been isolated and characterised based on their spectral information. The alkaloids, phaeanthine (I) and limacine (II), show antibacterial properties against Gram positive and Gram negative bacte

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

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PERT-0701-1991