3-O-Methylviridicatin is a metabolite produced by several species in the genus, Penicillium. Recently, 3-O-methylviridicatin was demonstrated to be a strong inhibitor of the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF)-induced replication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Lack of availability has hitherto restricted a more intensive investigation of this interesting metabolite.
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility