ISOLATION OF 2-(3,7,11-TRIMETHYL-2,6,10-DODECATRIENYL)HYDROQUINONE FROM THE BROWN SEAWEED DICTIOPTERIS UNDULATA

Abstract
2-(3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl)hydroquinone, a new substance of biogenetic interest, has been isolated from the brown seaweed D. undulata. Antimicrobial activity has been tested.