An X-ray determination of the structure of an antibacterial compound from the sponge, Ianthella ardis

Abstract

The molecular structure of an antibacterial agent from the sponge Ianthella ardis was confirmed by single crystal X-ray analysis as 3,5-dibromo-1(ax), 6(ax)-dihydroxy-4-methoxycyclohexa-2,4-diene-1-acetonitrile (I).