The coloring constituents of Scleroderma sinnamariense (Sclerodermaceae)

Abstract

Two known coloring constituents, methyl 4,4′-dimethoxyvulpinate (1) and 4,4′-dimethoxyvulpinic acid (2) have been isolated from the fruit body of fungus Scleroderma sinnamariense Mont. The methanolic extract, its fractions and compound (2) showed moderate activity to inhibit the growth of some pathogenic testing microbes used.