Capillin Explained

Capillin is a naturally occurring organic compound with the chemical formula . The structure contains acetophenone and a polyyne (pentadiynyl) portion, conjugated together as an ynone.

Chemical taxonomy

Capillin is found in the essential oil of a number of Artemisia species, including Artemisia monosperma and Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon).[1] The substance was initially isolated from Artemisia capillaris in 1956.[2]

Applications

Capillin is a biologically active substance. It has strong antifungal activity, and it is possibly antitumoral. Capillin exhibits cytotoxic activity and could cause apoptosis of certain human tumor cells.[3]

Notes and References

  1. David S. Wishart . Showing metabocard for Capillin (HMDB32867) .
  2. Nash. B. W.. Thomas. D. A.. Warburton. W. K.. Williams. Thelma D.. 535. The preparation of capillin and some related compounds, and of some substituted pent-4-en-2-yn-1-ones. J. Chem. Soc.. 1965. 2983–2988. 10.1039/JR9650002983.
  3. Whelan LC, Ryan MF . Effects of the polyacetylene capillin on human tumour cell lines . Anticancer Research . 24 . 4 . 2281–6 . 2004 . 15330173.

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