| Synonyms: |
(3E,7E)-3,7-dimethyl-10-(1-methylethylidene)-3,7-cyclodecadien-1-one,
(3E,7E)-3,7-dimethyl-10-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclodeca-3,7-dien-1-one,
(E,E)-germacrone,
germacron,
germacrone,
trans,trans-3,7-dimethyl-10-isopropylidene-3,7-cyclodecadien-1-one
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| Definition: |
A germacrane sesquiterpenoid that has formula C15H22O. It is a natural product found in traditional medicinal plants of the family Zingiberaceae. The compound exhibits a range of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, anti-androgenic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, neuroprotective and insecticidal activities. |