Grevillol


Grevillol is an alkylresorcinol with a tridecyl side chain. It is a white solid and a natural product, occurring in several species. It is also an allergic contact sensitizer and exhibits cytotoxicity.

Occurrence

Grevillol is found in several Grevillea species native to Australia, notably Grevillea robusta. It also occurs in Australian brown algae species, including Cystophora torulosa and Caulocystis cephalornithos.

Reactions

Grevillol can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of rapanone, a 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone derivative.