capillin

Also known as 2,4-Hexadiynophenone

Capillin is a toxic naturally occurring organic compound with the chemical formula . The structure contains acetophenone and a polyyne (pentadiynyl) portion, conjugated together as an ynone.

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Mass: 168.058

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Commons category: Capillin
chemical formula: C₁₂H₈O
canonical SMILES: CC#CC#CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

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Capillin is a toxic naturally occurring organic compound with the chemical formula . The structure contains acetophenone and a polyyne (pentadiynyl) portion, conjugated together as an ynone.

==Chemical taxonomy== Capillin is found in the essential oil of a number of Artemisia species, including Artemisia monosperma and Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon). The substance was initially isolated from Artemisia capillaris in 1956.