Nerylacetone is an intermediate in the synthesis of cis-Nerolidol (N390125), one of the main component in the essential oils from fresh aerial parts of Thymus ciliatus (Lamiaceae). Also, it is a terpene that displays high potency on the contractility of cardiac muscle in guinea pig left atrium. A potential and effective treatment for malaria.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 97, p. 6870, 1975 DOI:10.1021/ja00856a049 The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 38, p. 4082, 1973 DOI:10.1021/jo00987a035
