Rhododendron primuliflorum Bureau & Franch.
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Rhododendron primuliflorum Bureau & Franch. (1)
Methyl orsellinate
- Formula: C9H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 182.17
Methyl orsellinate acts as an antiviral agent and insecticide. Methyl orsellinate exhibits enzyme inhibitory activity, with an IC50 of 59.6 µM against porcine leukocyte 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX); it inhibits soybean 15-lipoxygenase (15-LOX), and shows weak inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and glutathione S-transferase (GST). Methyl orsellinate displays contact toxicity against adult Drosophila suzukii. Methyl orsellinate shows anti-HSV-1 activity. Methyl orsellinate can be used in studies related to *Drosophila suzukii* infestation and HSV-1 infection.
