Juncusol

Juncusol

Names
IUPAC name 5-Ethenyl-1,6-dimethyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,7-diol
Other names 1,6-Dimethyl-5-vinyl-9,10-dihydro-2,7-phenanthrenediol
Identifiers
CAS Number	62023-90-9
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	65579
PubChem CID	72740
SMILES CC1=C(C=CC2=C1CCC3=CC(=C(C(=C32)C=C)C)O)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H18O2
Molar mass	266.34 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Juncusol is a 9,10-dihydrophrenathrene found in Juncus species such as J. acutus,J. effusus or J. roemerianus.

It can also be synthesized.

This compound shows antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus. It also has a toxic effect on estuarine fish and shrimp.