Griseofulvic acid is a naturally occurring polyketide metabolite of the griseofulvin family. Griseofulvic acid, the demethylated metabolite of griseofulvin, is excreted in the urine of humans administered griseofulvin for the treatment of fungal infections.
Molecular Formula | C16H15ClO6 |
References |
Harris CM et al (1976) Biosynthesis of Griseofulvin. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 98:5380 Zia et al (1979) Identification of griseofulvic acid as a urine metabolite of griseofulvin in humans. J Pharm. Sci. 68:1335 |