Английская Википедия:Chalepensin

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Chalepensin is a chemical compound of the furanocoumarin class. Originally isolated in 1967 from fringed rue (Ruta chalepensis),[1] from which it derives its name, it has also been found in other plants of the genus Ruta including common rue (Ruta graveolens)[2] and mountain rue (Ruta montana).[3]

Chemical properties

Chalepensin forms colorless crystalline needles with a melting point of 82-83 °C.[4]

Research

Chalepensin has been shown to have antifertility effects in female rats.[2][5][6] This may be the result of toxic effects chalepensin has on the ovaries.[5] This antifertility effect may provide some scientific evidence in support of the traditional uses of fringed rue[6] and modern use of rue oil (oil from plants of the genus Ruta) in South America[7] as an abortifacient.

Chalepensis has also been shown to have antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).[8]

Related compounds

Several chemical compounds that have the same core chemical structure as chalepensin are known, including chalepin, rutamarin, 5-methoxychalepensin, and 5,8-dimethoxychalepensin.

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