Polygodial

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Polygodial
IUPAC name (1R,4aS,8aS)-5,5,8a-Trimethyl-1,4,4a,6,7,8-
hexahydronaphthalene-1,2-dicarboxaldehyde
Other names Poligodial, Tadeodal, Tadeonal, Drim-7-ene-11,12-dial
Identifiers
CAS number [6754-20-7]
PubChem 72503
SMILES CC1(CCC[C@]2([C@H]1CC=C([C@@H]2C=O)C=O)C)C
Properties
Molecular formula C15H22O2
Molar mass 234.33398
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Polygodial is an active constituent of Tasmania Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata), Paracress (Spilanthes acmella Ech.) and Water-pepper (Polygonum hydropiper).[1]

Chemically it is a drimane of formula C15H22O2.

It elicts a warm and pungent flavour.

[edit] References

  1. ^ M Jonassohn (1996)Sesquiterpenoid unsaturated dialdehydes - Structural properties that affect reactivity and bioctivity. Doctoral thesis, Lund University, Sweden. ISBN 91-628-2215-2. [1]PDF (730 KiB)
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