A New Insecticidal Pyranocyclohexenedione from <i>Kunzea ericifolia</i>

Abstract

A new compound (1), named ericifolione, has been isolated from the hexane extract of the aerial parts of Kunzea ericifolia Rehb. (Myrtaceae) by bioassay-guided fractionation. It exhibits moderate insecticidal activity in comparison with natural pyrethrum extract.