Triterpene Esters Isolated from Leaves of Maytenus salicifolia Reissek

The triterpene ester (3β)‐olean‐18‐en‐3‐yl stearate ( 1 ), together with (3β)‐urs‐12‐en‐3‐yl stearate ( 2 ), and (3β)‐lup‐20(29)‐en‐3‐yl stearate ( 3 ) were isolated from leaves of Maytenus salicifolia Reissek (Celastraceae). The structure of 1 , a new compound, including its configuration, was established by ¹H, ¹³C, and DEPT‐135 NMR data, including 2D experiments (HSQC, HMBC, COSY, and NOESY). The molecular mass (692 Da) was confirmed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (CG/MS).     

A New Alkaloid from the Seeds of Sophora alopecuroides L.

Alopecurin A, an alkaloid with an unprecedented skeleton, was isolated from the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides L. The absolute configuration and structure of this compound was identified as (3S,12R)‐3‐hydroxy‐1,7‐diazatricyclo[10.4.0.1^3,7]heptadecane‐11,16,17‐trione (=(7S,15aR)‐decahydro‐7‐hydroxy‐6H‐7,11‐methano‐4H‐pyrido[1,2‐a][1,7]diazacyclododecine‐4,15,16(12H)‐trione). The structure and absolute configuration was elucidated by spectroscopic methods, mainly HR‐ESI‐TOF‐MS, IR, 1D‐NMR (¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR), 2D‐NMR (COSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC), and particularly X‐ray crystal‐diffraction and CD spectral analysis.     

A New 30‐Noroleanane Saponin from Wedelia chinensis

A novel 30‐nortriterpenoid saponin, (3β)‐3‐hydroxy‐30‐noroleana‐12,20(29)‐dien‐28‐oic acid 3‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranosiduronic acid 6‐methyl ester) ( 1 ), and a known compound, (3β)‐oleanolic acid 3‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranosiduronic acid 6‐methyl ester) ( 2 ), were isolated from the aerial parts of Wedelia chinensis. The structures were established by their spectral data including ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, ¹H,¹H‐COSY, HMBC, HSQC, NOESY, and HR‐FAB‐MS data.     

Identification of sesquiterpene coumarins of oleo-gum resin of Ferula assa-foetida L. from the Yasuj region

Chemical investigation of the oleo-gum resin of Ferula assa-foetida L. from Yasuj region led to the identification of five sesquiterpene coumarins namely, conferone (1), badrakemin (2), feslol (3), isosamarcandin (4) and samarcandin (5). The compounds were characterised by detailed 1D (¹H and ¹³C) and 2D NMR (HMBC, HSQC and NOESY) experiments. Among these compounds, conferone (1) and isosamarcandin (4) are being newly reported in F. assa-foetida L.     

A new flavane acid from the fruits of Illicium verum

A new compound, illiciumflavane acid (1), along with 13 known compounds (2–14), were isolated from the fruits of Illicium verum Hook. F. Their structures were elucidated through various spectroscopic methods, including 1D NMR (¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR), 2D NMR (HMQC, HMBC and NOESY) and HRMS. The stereochemistry at the chiral centres was determined using CD spectrum as well as analyses of coupling constants and optical rotation data. Cytotoxicity evaluation of four compounds showed that illiciumflavane acid and (E)-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethene exhibited potential against A549 activities with IC₅₀ values of 4.63 μM and 9.17 μM, respectively.     

Chemical constituents from Gueldenstaedtia verna and their anti-inflammatory activity

A new triterpenoid glycoside (1) and 15 known compounds (2–16) were isolated from the whole plants of Gueldenstaedtia verna. The new compound (1) was identified as complogenin 22-O-β-d-glucopyranoside by extensive spectroscopic techniques including 1D (¹H and ¹³C) and 2D NMR experiments (HSQC, HMBC and NOESY), HR-DART-MS and chemical methods. Most of the isolates were evaluated for their inhibitory activities on LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 cells. The inhibitory effects of the active compounds, sulphuretin (8) and (22E,24S)-5α,8α-epidioxy-24-methyl-cholesta-6,9(11),22-trien-3β-ol (13), on the production of pro-inflammatory mediators (including IL-6, IL1β and PGE₂) were further estimated in vitro by ELISA in RAW 264.7 macrophages.     

A new 9,10-dihydrophenanthrenedione from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Cannabis sativa</Emphasis>

The structure of a new 9,10-dihydrophenanthrenedione, which was isolated from the leaves and branches of Cannabis sativa L., was elucidated as 9,10-dihydro-2,3,5,6-tetramethoxyphenanthrene-1,4-dione (1) on the basis of MS, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR methods, especially 2D NMR techniques (HMBC and NOESY).     

A new tigliane-type diterpene ester from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Wikstroemia scytophylla</Emphasis>

A new tigliane-type diterpene ester, wiksphyllamin B (1), and one known compound, 12-O-benzoylphorbol 13-octanoate (2), were isolated from the stems of Wikstroemia scytophylla Diels. Their structures were identified using spectroscopic methods. The incorrect assignment of ¹³C NMR data of compound 2 in the literature was revised according to the 2D NMR spectra.     

2-甲硫基-7(5)-取代-3-吡唑并[1,5-a]嘧啶甲酸乙酯的区域选择性合成与2D NMR 研究

利用3-甲硫基-4-乙氧羰基-5-氨基-1H-吡唑分别与甲基/芳基烯胺酮反应, 合成了8种新的化合物2-甲硫基-7-取代-3-吡唑并[1,5-a]嘧啶甲酸乙酯(3a～3g)和2-甲硫基-5-甲基-3-吡唑并[1,5-a]嘧啶甲酸乙酯(4a). 化合物的结构均经元素分析, IR, ¹H NMR, MS所证实, 异构体3a和4a的结构进一步由¹³C NMR, HMQC和HMBC确认. 同时, 探讨了区域选择性合成吡唑并[1,5-a]嘧啶类化合物可能的反应机理, 并对部分化合物杀菌活性进行了测试.     

A novel naphthoquinone from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Plumbago zeylanica</Emphasis> roots

A novel naphthoquinone (1) was isolated from the methanol extract of P. zeylanica roots in addition to a known compound plumbagin (2). Their structures were determined by UV, IR, MS, ¹H, and ¹³C NMR spectroscopic analysis, including 2D NMR.     

Study of the structure of <Emphasis Type="Italic">p-tert</Emphasis>-butyl-substituted thiacalix[4]arenes containing amide fragment by one- and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy

Structures of 5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl-25,26,27-trihydroxy-28- and 5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl-25,26-dihydroxy-27,28-[N-(4′-nitrophenyl)aminocarbonylmethoxy]thiacalix[4]arenes (I, II) (solutions in CDCl₃) were studied by ¹H and ¹³C 1D and 2D (NOESY) NMR spectroscopy combined with the use of computational simulation (semiempirical quantum-chemical calculations, method PM3). Compound I was found to exists in the cone conformation, and the bulky substituent OCH₂C(O)NHPhNO₂, in contrast to the crystalline state, was located in the exo position to the macrocycle cavity; for compound II the cone conformation was observed, where the substituents are turned to the inside of the cavity of the macrocycle (endo position).     

Constituents of fruit pulp of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Maytenus salicifolia</Emphasis> and complete 1D/2D NMR data of 3<Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>-hydroxy-D:B-friedo-olean-5-ene

A mixture of long-chain hydrocarbons constituted by nonacosane (29C, 7.5%), hentriacontane (31C, 48.3%), and tritriacontane (33C, 30.1%), the ester 1′-acetyloxymethylpentacosa-20′-enyl 10-hydroxydecanoate (2), β-amyrin (3), friedelin (4), and lupeol (5), and 3β-hydroxy-D:B-friedo-olean-5-ene (6) were identified as constituents of fruits of Maytenus salicifolia Reissek (Celastraceae). The structural formula and the stereochemistry of compound 6 were established by the data obtained through ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy, including DEPT-135 and 2D (HMQC, HMBC, and NOESY) experiments. By analysis of the spectral data, it was possible to correct seven chemical shift assignments of compound 6, which were erroneous attributed and published in the scientific literature.     

3-O-乙酰基熊果酸3-乙酰基-2-[(未)取代苯基]-2,3-二氢-1,3, -噁二唑-5-甲酯的合成及其抗炎活性研究

熊果酸与氯乙酸乙酯反应制得熊果酸乙氧甲酰基甲酯(2), 2与水合肼反应得到熊果酸甲酰肼甲酯(3), 3与羰基化合物反应得到一系列酰腙4a～4g, 再将4a～4g与乙酸酐作用, 环合得到3-O-乙酰基熊果酸3-乙酰基-2-[(未)取代苯基]-2,3-二氢-1,3,4-噁二唑-5-甲酯(5a～5g). 15个新化合物均未见文献报道, 其结构经¹H NMR, IR, MS加以确证, 并进行了药理结果筛选. 结果表明, 部分化合物具有良好的抗炎活性. 其中, 化合物5a (40 mg•kg^－1), 5d (40 mg•kg^－1), 5g (40 mg•kg^－1)与熊果酸相比, 具有更强的疗效.     

A new flavonoid from Cudrania cochinchinensis

Chemical investigation of the ethanol extract of the roots of Cudrania cochinchinensis led to the isolation of a new flavonoid, (6S,12S,13R)-1-methoxy cyanomaclurin (1), together with seven known compounds, 1,3,5-trihydroxy-4-(3′-hydroxy-3′-methylbutyl)xanthone (2), 1,3,6-trihydroxy-4-prenylxanthone (3), 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone (4), 1,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthone (5), 1,3,6-trihydroxy-5-methoxyxanthone (6), resveratrol (7) and oxyresveratrol (8). The structure of compound 1 was elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectra and the HR-ESI-MS data. The absolute stereochemistry was deduced via Rh₂(OCOCF₃)₄-induced CD and NOESY spectra.     

A new sesquiterpenoid quinone with cytotoxicity from Abelmoschus sagittifolius

A new sesquiterpenoid quinone, Acyl hibiscone B (1), together with five known compounds, (R)-lasiodiplodin (2), (R)-de-O-methyllasiodiplodin, (3) dibutyl phthalate (4), (R)-9-phenylnonan-2-ol (5) and hibiscone B (6), was obtained from the stem tuber of Abelmoschus sagittifolius. The structure of compound 1 was elucidated by analysing its ¹H and ¹³C NMR, ¹H–¹H COSY, HSQC, HMBC, NOESY and HR-ESI-MS values. Compound 1 showed significant cytotoxicity against Hela and HepG-2 human cancer cell lines.     

Synthesis of 2-(2-methoxyethyl)- and 2-(2-thiomethoxyethyl)-aniline and related compounds

Summary 2-(2-Nitrophenyl)-ethanol (2) was methylated with dimethyl sulfate to give 2-(2-methoxyethyl)-1-nitrobenzene (3a) which then was reduced with hydrazine hydrate in the presence ofRaney nickel to 2-(2-methoxyethyl)-aniline (1a). Compound1a can be transformed into the N-monosilylated derivative4 by lithiation withn-butyllithium and subsequent reaction with chlorotrimethylsilane. Reaction of2 withp-toluenesulfonyl chloride yields 2-(2-nitrophenyl)-ethylp-toluenesulfonate (5), which reacts with sodium thiomethoxide to give 2-(2-nitrophenyl)-ethylp-toluenesulfonate (5), which reacts with sodium thiomethoxide to give 2-(2-thiomethoxyethyl)-1-nitrobenzene (3b).3b was reduced with hydrazine hydrate in the presence ofRaney nickel to yield 2-(2-thiomethoxyethyl)-aniline (1b). Ethyl (2-nitrophenyl)-acetate (6) could be dimethylated with methyl iodide in the presence of potassiumtert-butoxide and 18-crown-6 to give ethyl 2-methyl-2-(2-nitrophenyl)-propionate (7). Reduction of7 with lithium borohydride yields 2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1H-indole (9) and 2-[(1-hydroxy-2-methyl)-2-propyl]-aniline (10).

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Synthese von 2-(2-Methoxyethyl)- und 2-(2-Thiomethoxyethyl)-anilin und verwandten Verbindungen

Zusammenfassung 2-(2-Nitrophenyl)-ethanol (2) wurde mit Dimethylsulfat zu 2-(2-Methoxyethyl)-1-nitrobenzol (3a) methyliert, das sich mit Hydrazinhydrat in Gegenwart vonRaney-Nickel zu 2-(2-Methoxyethyl)-anilin (1a) reduzieren läßt. Verbindung1a kann durch Metallierung mitn-Butyllithium und anschließende Reaktion mit Chlortrimethylsilan in dasN-monosilylierte Derivat4 umgewandelt werden. Reaktion von2 mitp-Toluolsulfonylchlorid ergab 2-(2-Nitrophenyl)-ethyl-p-Toluolsulfonat (5), das mit Natriumthiomethanolat zu 1-Nitro-2-(2-thiomethoxyethyl)-benzol (3b) reagiert.3b wurde mit Hydrazinhydrat in Gegenwart vonRaney-Nickel zu 2-(2-Thiomethoxyethyl)-anilin (1b) reduziert. Ethyl-2-(nitrophenyl)-acetat (6) kann mit Methyliodid in Gegenwart von Kalium-tert-butoxid und 18-Krone-6 zu Ethyl-2-methyl-2-(2-nitrophenyl)-propionat (7) dimethyliert werden. Reduktion von7 mit Lithiumborhydrid lieferte 2,3-Dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1H-indol (9) und 2-[(1-Hydroxy-2-methyl)-2-propyl]-anilin (10).

     

Iridoid,phenylethanoid and flavonoid glycosides from Forsythia suspensa

Abstract

As part of our continuing efforts to explore bioactive compounds from natural resources, a new iridoid glycoside, adoxosidic acid-6′-oleuroperic ester (1), together with one known phenylethanoid glycoside (2) and two known flavonoid glycosides (3–4) were isolated from the fruit of Forsythia suspensa. The structure of the new compound (1) was elucidated through 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data and HR-ESIMS. Interestingly, compound 1 was a monoterpene ester of one iridoid glycoside. Compounds 2–4 were identified as calceolarioside A (2), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (3), kampferol-3-O-robinobioside (4) on the basis of NMR spectroscopic data analyses and comparison with the data reported in the literature. The antiviral activity aganisist influenza A (H5N1) virus of compound 1 was studied as well.     

Palladium(II) complexes with R2edda-derived ligands. Part V. Reaction of O,O′-diethyl-(S,S)-ethylenediamine-N,N′-di-2-(3-methyl)butanoate with K2[PdCl4]

The reaction of K₂[PdCl₄] with [(S,S)-H₂(Et)₂eddv]Cl₂ diester (O,O′-diethyl-(S,S)-ethylenediamine-N,N′-di-2-(3-methyl)butanoate) (1) resulted in [PdCl₂{(S,S)-(Et)eddv-κ² N,N′,κO}] (2) complex with one hydrolyzed ester group. The compound was characterized by spectroscopic methods and it was found that the reaction is diastereoselective (¹H and ¹³C NMR; one diastereoisomer of four possible). In addition, the structure of 2 was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis, indicating that the product is the (R,R)–N,N′-configured isomer. DFT calculations support the formation of one diastereoisomer of 2.     

Cytotoxic constituents from Helicteres hirsuta collected in Vietnam

Abstract

Phytochemical study on the extract of Vietnamese medicinal plant Helicteres hirsuta Lour. has led to the isolation and structural elucidation of twelve secondary metabolites, 3-O-trans-caffeoylbetulinic acid (1), 3β-benzoylbetulinic acid (2), betulinic acid methyl ester (3), betulinic acid (4), lupeol (5), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (6), 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester (7), 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid (8), 5,8-dihydroxy-7,4′-dimethoxyflavone (9), isoscutellarein 4’-methyl ether 8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (10), methyl caffeate (11) and stigmasterol (12). Especially, compound 2 was reported as a new natural product. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of 2D NMR and ESI-FT-ICR-MS spectroscopies. Furthermore, eight compounds were tested for their cytotoxicity against five cancer cell lines (Hela, HepG2, SK-LU-1, AGS and SK-MEL-2). The results showed that compounds (1, 3-5, 9) have moderate activities. This is the first study on the chemical constituents and their cytotoxicity of the Vietnamese Helicteres hirsuta L.     

中国红树植物木榄Bruguiera gymnorrhiza中新颖罕见多聚二硫大环化合物的结构研究

通过对采自湛江红树林植物木榄(Bruguiera gymnorrhiza)中化学成分的系统研究, 从中分离得到5个聚二硫化合物. 经现代波谱学分析(IR, ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, 2D NMR, MS等), 鉴定其中1个化合物是结构新颖的多聚二硫大环化合物, 命名为木榄八硫醇(neogymnorrhizol, 1), 该化合物是由4个重复的2-羟基-1,3-丙二硫醇基聚合而成的二十元大环分子; 此外还分离得到了4个已知聚二硫化合物, 它们分别为木榄六硫醇(gymnorrhizol, 2a)、新木榄二硫醇(bruguiesulfurol, 3)、木榄二硫醇(brugierol, 4)和异木榄二硫醇(isobrugierol, 5). 其中化合物3的立体化学结构经过X单晶衍射并与文献对照得以确定, 在此基础上重新对化合物4和5的核磁共振信息进行全归属; 同时修订了文献中对化合物4立体化学结构的表述. 探讨了聚二硫化合物可能的生物合成途径, 分析了化合物1～5可能的相互间的生源关系; 经体外生物活性测试研究发现, 化合物2a和3均对II型糖尿病靶标分子人蛋白酪氨酸磷酸酯酶(hPTP1B)具有显著的抑制活性.