Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5164817 Phytochemistry 2013 16 Pages PDF
Abstract

- cis-Cinnamic acid analogues was synthesized having substituents on the aromatic ring, and their inhibitory activities on the elongation of lettuce roots were evaluated.
- Para- and ortho-substitution decreased potency.
- meta-Substituted cis-cinnamic acid analogues were more likely to be potent.
- m-Iodo, m-methoxy and m-trifluoromethyl substituents induced higher potency.
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