GRANDIFOLIN FROM KHAYA GRADIFOLIOLA STEM BARK

Abstract

The antimalarial n-hexane fraction of K. grandifoliola stem bark on fractionation gave methyl-6-acetoxy angolensate and novel grandifolin characterized by spectroscopic methods.


Key Words: Khaya grandifoliola, Meliaceae, antimalarial activity, grandifolin


Nig. J. Nat. Prod. And Med. Vol.2 1998: 34-36