Acthaside: a new chromone derivative from Acacia ataxacantha and its biological activities

Background Acacia ataxacantha (Fabaceae), used in traditional medicine grows in the South-West of Benin. Ethyl acetate extract of the barks of this species was previously reported to display various bioactivities, including antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activities. In the present study, we investigate the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of compound isolated from ethyl acetate extract of Acacia ataxacantha.