Simalikalactone D

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A quassinoid phytochemical isolated from Simaba multiflora, Quassia africana and other plant species with potential antineoplastic activity. This agent also has antimalarial and antiviral properties. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - (+)-Simalikalactone D - Picras-3-ene-2,16-dione, 13,20-epoxy-1,11,12-trihydroxy-15-(2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-, (11beta)- - SIMALIKALACTONE D