| Synonyms: |
(2R,4R,6S,8R,13S)-4,13-dihydroxy-2-tridecyl-1,7-dioxadispiro[5.1.5.2]pentadec-9-en-11-one,
(2R,4R,6S,8R,9S)-4,9-dihydroxy-2-tridecyl-1,7-dioxadispiro[5.1.5.2]pentadec-12-en-11-one
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| Definition: |
An oxaspiro compound that is 1,7-dioxadispiro[5.1.5.2]pentadec-9-en-11-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 13 and a tridecyl group at position 2 (the (2R,4R,6S,8R,13S stereoisomer). It is isolated from the leaves of Amomum aculeatum and exhibits toxicity against some cancer cell lines like human lung carcinoma, hormone-dependent lung carcinoma and human breast carcinoma. |