| Description | Germacrene D has antibacterial and antifungal activities and can be used as an adjuvant agent in the application of aminoglycosides and azoles. Germacrene D is isolated from Bursera species. |
| In vitro | Germacrene D shows antibacterial and antifungal activities, the mechanism of antimicrobial action of it may be related to permeabilization of the cells and disruption of the membrane integrity. |
| Target activity | Antibacterial: |
| molecular weight | 204.35 |
| Molecular formula | C15H24 |
| CAS | 23986-74-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Noge K, et al. Germacrene D, a common sesquiterpene in the genus Bursera (Burseraceae).Molecules. 2009 Dec 15;14(12):5289-97. |