NCBI Taxonomy: 253017

Impatiens glandulifera (ncbi_taxid: 253017)

found 4 associated metabolites at species taxonomy rank level.

Ancestor: Impatiens

Child Taxonomies: none taxonomy data.

Lawsone

4-08-00-02360 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

C10H6O3 (174.03169259999999)


2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone appears as yellow prisms or yellow powder. (NTP, 1992) Lawsone is 1,4-Naphthoquinone carrying a hydroxy function at C-2. It is obtained from the leaves of Lawsonia inermis. It has a role as a protective agent and an antifungal agent. It is a tautomer of a naphthalene-1,2,4-trione. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a natural product found in Impatiens noli-tangere, Lawsonia inermis, and other organisms with data available. D020011 - Protective Agents > D011837 - Radiation-Protective Agents > D013473 - Sunscreening Agents D000890 - Anti-Infective Agents > D000935 - Antifungal Agents D003879 - Dermatologic Agents D004791 - Enzyme Inhibitors D004396 - Coloring Agents D003358 - Cosmetics Lawsone is a naphthoquinone dye isolated from leaves of Lawsonia inermis that shows antimicrobial and antioxidant activity[1]. Lawsone is a naphthoquinone dye isolated from leaves of Lawsonia inermis that shows antimicrobial and antioxidant activity[1].

   

Lawsone

4-hydroxy-1,2-dihydronaphthalene-1,2-dione

C10H6O3 (174.03169259999999)


D020011 - Protective Agents > D011837 - Radiation-Protective Agents > D013473 - Sunscreening Agents D000890 - Anti-Infective Agents > D000935 - Antifungal Agents D003879 - Dermatologic Agents D004791 - Enzyme Inhibitors D004396 - Coloring Agents D003358 - Cosmetics Lawsone is a naphthoquinone dye isolated from leaves of Lawsonia inermis that shows antimicrobial and antioxidant activity[1]. Lawsone is a naphthoquinone dye isolated from leaves of Lawsonia inermis that shows antimicrobial and antioxidant activity[1].