The structure and absolute configuration of an alpha-pyrone isolated from C
ryptocarya strictifolia was elucidated as 6R-(4'R,6'R-dihydroxy-8'-phenyloc
t-1'-enyl)-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one. Pinocembrin and lysicamine were also
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