Α-isowighteone is a natural compound with the chemical formula C16H14O4. It is a yellow solid, soluble in ethanol and Ketone solvents, but insoluble in water. It is found in nature in some plants, such as the Galapagos old tobacco tree.
α-isowighteone has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, it is studied in the field of medicine as a pharmaceutical ingredient. It is also used as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent in cosmetics.
The preparation of α-isowighteone mainly adopts the method of plant extraction. Α-isowhighteone is usually extracted from old Galapagos tobacco trees using heating and solvent extraction techniques.
Regarding safety information, the current toxicity data for α-isowhighteone is not complete, so safety precautions should be taken during use and exposure. More toxicity studies and evaluations are needed to ensure safety and efficacy before using this compound.