Junenol is a sesquiterpene alcohol that has garnered interest in the field of natural product chemistry and essential oil research. This compound, along with its isomers like 10-epi-junenol, has been identified in various plant species and is known for its potential biological activities.[1][2]
Junenol and its derivatives have been subjects of synthetic studies, with researchers developing efficient routes for their preparation from natural precursors.[1] The presence of junenol and related compounds in essential oils contributes to the chemical variability observed in plant species, influencing their aromatic profiles and potential applications.[3][4] As a sesquiterpene, junenol plays a role in the complex mixture of volatile organic compounds found in essential oils, which are known for their diverse biological activities.[3]
References
^ abCardona L, García B, Giménez JE, Pedro JR (January 1992). "A shorter route to the synthesis of (+)-junenol isojunenol, and their coumarate esters from (−)-santonin". Tetrahedron. 48 (5): 851–860. doi:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)88189-8.
^Gou JB, Li ZQ, Li CF, Chen FF, Lv SY, Zhang YS (September 2016). "Molecular cloning and functional analysis of a 10-epi-junenol synthase from Inula hupehensis". Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 106: 288–294. Bibcode:2016PlPB..106..288G. doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2016.05.023. PMID27231873.
