ChemInform Abstract: Structures of Azedarachins, Limonoid Antifeedants from Chinese Melia azedarach Linn.
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The structures of azedarachin A (Ia), 12-acetylazedarachin A (Ib), and 12-O-acetylazedarachin B (Ic) are elucidated by spectroscopic studies. The compounds are antifeedants active against the larvae of Spodoptera exigua Huebner (Boisduval).