Naphtho(1,2-B)furan-4,5-dione, 2,3-dihydro-2,3,3-trimethyl- Chemical Properties

Melting point:

93-94 °C

Boiling point:

370.9±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.24±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Store at -20°C

solubility 

DMF: 30 mg/ml; DMSO: 30 mg/ml; Ethanol: 30 mg/ml

form 

A crystalline solid

Naphtho(1,2-B)furan-4,5-dione, 2,3-dihydro-2,3,3-trimethyl- Usage And Synthesis

Uses

(±)-Dunnione (SL 11010) is a compound with broad-spectrum antifungal activity that acts by initiating redox cycling[1].

Definition

ChEBI: Dunnione is a naphthofuran.

References

[1] Khambay B P S, et al. Mode of action and pesticidal activity of the natural product dunnione and of some analogues[J]. Pest Management Science: Formerly Pesticide Science, 2003, 59(2): 174-182. DOI:10.1002/ps.632