Plaunotol is a diterpene alcohol extracted from the Thai plant, plau-noi.
teprenone (2), it is reportedly useful as a cytoprotective anti-ulcer agent.
Pale yellow oily substance, with fragrance and bitter taste. Soluble in benzene, acetone, alcohol or ether, insoluble in water. Acute toxicity LD50 male and female mice, male and female rats (μl/kg, 1 μl-equivalent to 0.95mg of the product's refined oil): 8800, 8180, 10900, 11200 orally; 35500, 44000, 29500, 35000 subcutaneously.
