Chemical constituents from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. and their chemotaxonomic significance

Phytochemical investigation of the ethanol extract from the whole plant of Agrimonia pilosa led to the isolation of 31 compounds, including 16 flavonoids (1–16), 5 triterpenes (17–21), 1 isocoumarin (22), 5 phenolic acids (23–27), 1 ceramide (28), 2 agrimols (29–30) and 1 fatty acid (31). Their structures were determined by various spectroscopic analyses. Compounds 5, 7 and 20 were firstly isolated from the genus Agrimonia, and compounds 6, 10–11, 15, 26, 28 and 31 were isolated from the family Rosaceae for the first time. Moreover, the chemotaxonomic significance of these compounds was summarised.     

A new 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene from Dendrobium moniliforme

A new 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene,1,5-dihydroxy-3,4,7-trimethoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene (1) was isolated and identified from the whole plants of Dendrobium moniliforme, as well as 24 known compounds including hircinol (2), (2R^*,3S^*)-3-hydroxymethyl-9-methoxy-2-(4′-hydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxyphenyl)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-phenanthro[4,3-b]furan-5,11-diol (3), diospyrosin (4), aloifol I (5), moscatilin (6), 3,4′-dihydroxy-3′,4,5-trimethoxybibenzyl (7), gigantol (8), 3,3′-dihydroxy-4,5-dimethoxybibenzyl (9), longicornuol A (10), N-trans-cinnamoyltyramine (11), paprazine (12), N-trans-feruloyl 3′-O-methyldopamine (13), moupinamide (14), dihydroconiferyl dihydro-p-coumarate (15), dihydrosinapyl dihydro-p-coumarate (16), 3-isopropyl-5-acetoxycyclohexene-2-one-1 (17), p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (18), vanillin (19), p-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid (20), vanillic acid (21), protocatechuic acid (22), (+)-syringaresinol (23), β-sitosterol (24) and daucosterol (25). Compounds 3, 4, 13, 16, 17 and 20 were isolated from the Dendrobium genus for the first time, and compounds 2, 5, 7, 9–12, 14, 15, 18, 21 and 22 were originally obtained from D. moniliforme.     

Synthesis and characterization of new 4,5-dihydropyrazol-1-yl derivatives

In this study, first, a series of chalcone compounds S1–S6 were synthesized from various acetophenone derivatives (acetophenone, p-methyl acetophenone, and p-methoxy acetophenone) and aromatic aldehyde derivatives (benzaldehyde, p-methyl benzaldehyde, and p-methoxy benzaldehyde) by the Claisen–Schmidt condensation reaction. These S1–S6 compounds were then used in the preparation of 4,5-dihydropyrazol-1-yl derivatives S7–S15. Finally, four new compounds S16–S19 were synthesized from compound (S7, S8, S9, and S12) and 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine. Therefore, three known and ten new heterocyclic compounds were synthesized and completely characterized using ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR, and elemental analysis.     

Chemical constituents from Epimedium koreanum Nakai and their chemotaxonomic significance

In this study, 21 compounds were isolated from the aerial parts of Epimedium koreanum Nakai, including 6 phenols (1–5 and 10), 4 lignans (6–9) and 11 flavonoids (11–21). The chemical structures of those isolates were established after extensive one-and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy analyses. This is the first report of compounds 2, 3, 4 and 9 in E. koreanum and of compounds 5 and 7 in the family Berberidaceae. The chemotaxonomic significance of the isolated compounds is discussed.     

Chemical constituents and biological activities from branches of Colubrina asiatica

Sixteen compounds were isolated from a Thai medicinal plant, Colubrina asiatica. The isolated compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods (IR, 1D and 2D NMR) as six triterpene acids (1–6), five steroids (7–11), one benzoic acid derivative (12), two peptides (13 and 14), one sesquiterpenoid (15) and one jujubogenin (16). Compounds 3 and 10 showed antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum. Compound 5 showed antimycobacterial activity. Moreover, compounds 3, 5, 6, 10 and 14 exhibited weak cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines. Compounds 1–15 have been isolated for the first time from this plant.     

Ferrocene compounds. XXV. Synthesis and characterization of ferrocene‐containing oligoamides,their precursors,and analogues

A general method for preparation of ferrocene‐containing monoamines (5–7) and diamines (10, 11) starting from the corresponding quaternary ammonium iodide 3 and ferrocene mono‐ (4) and dithiaaliphatic acids (8, 9) was developed. Amines obtained have been characterized as acet‐ and benzamides (12–15). The oligoamide precursors (16, 17, 22, 23) were synthesized by reactions of succinic or glutaric anhydride with amines (6, 7, 10, 11). Their conversion into oligoamide analogs (20, 21, 25) failed. The desired diamides (20, 21) were prepared by condensation of amines (6, 7) with alkanedioyl chlorides, (CH₂)_n(COCl)₂ (n = 0, 1, 2, 3). Reactions of diamine 10 with succinic or glutaric anhydride gave amino acids 28—formal monomers for the planned oligomerization. Oligomers 29 were synthesized by condensation of equimolar amounts of diamines 10 and the above mentioned alkanedioyl chlorides in dichloromethane at 0°C. The structure of oligomers 29 was indicated from their IR and ¹H‐NMR spectra in comparison with the model substances 12–28. The degree of polymerization of compounds 29 was determined by ¹H‐NMR end‐group analysis (DP_n = 4–6). © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 37: 25–36, 1999     

Anti-inflammatory activities of the chemical constituents isolated from Trametes versicolor

Twenty-seven compounds including nine triterpenoids (1–9), eight sterols (10–17), two ribonucleotides (18, 19), four phenols (20–23), three glycosides (24–26), and one furan (27) were isolated from the fruiting bodies of Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd. This study is the first confirmation of the presence of the 11 compounds (3, 5, 6, 8, 18, 20, 21, 23–25, and 27) isolated from the Polyporaceae family, with six of these (2 and 12–16) from the genus Trametes. Compounds 3, 4, 10, 11, 16 and 17 were found to significantly inhibit the production of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner.     

A bioactive cycloartane triterpene from Garcinia hombroniana

The dichloromethane bark extract of Garcinia hombroniana yielded one new cycloartane triterpene; (22Z,24E)-3β-hydroxycycloart-14,22,24-trien-26-oic acid (1) together with five known compounds: garcihombronane G (2), garcihombronane J (3), 3β acetoxy-9α-hydroxy-17,14-friedolanostan-14,24-dien-26-oic acid (4), (22Z, 24E)-3β, 9α-dihydroxy-17,14-friedolanostan-14,22,24-trien-26-oic acid (5) and 3β, 23α-dihydroxy-17,14-friedolanostan-8,14,24-trien-26-oic acid (6). Their structures were established by the spectral techniques of NMR and ESI-MS. These compounds together with some previously isolated compounds; garcihombronane B (7), garcihombronane D (8) 2,3’,4,5’-tetrahydroxy-6-methoxybenzophenone (9), volkensiflavone (10), 4’’-O-methyll-volkensiflavone (11), volkensiflavone-7-O-glucopyranoside (12), volkensiflavone-7-O-rhamnopyranoside (13), Morelloflavone (14), 3’’-O-methyl-morelloflavone (15) and morelloflavone-7-O-glucopyranoside (16) were evaluated for cholinesterase enzymes inhibitory activities using acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. In these activities, compounds 1–9 showed good dual inhibition on both the enzymes while compounds 10–16 did not reasonably contribute to both the cholinesterases inhibitory effects.     

Heterocyclization of Orthoaminoester and Orthoamino-nitrile-thieno[2, 3-c]pyridine: The Facile Synthesis of Fused Pyridothienopyrimidines

A highly efficient and versatile synthetic approach to the synthesis of pyrido[4′, 3′: 4]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines (4, 14, 15, 21) and their heterofused (e.g., triazolo-, triazino-, imidazo-, and tetrazolo-,) pyridothienopyrimidines (5–9, 16, 17, 22–24) is described utilizing 2-amino-3-cyano-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno[2,3-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid ethyl ester ( 2 ) and diethyl 2-isothio-cyanate-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridine-3,6-dicarboxylate ( 10 ) as starting materials.     

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory active metabolites from the endophytic fungus Colletotrichum sp. YMF432

An endophytic fungus, Chaetomium sp. YMF432, was isolated from Huperzia serrata (Thunb. ex Murray) Trev. and subjected to phytochemical investigation based on its special environment. From the extracts of fermentation solid of strain YMF 432, eight compounds including 1-O-methylemodin (1), 5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-tricosyl-1,4-benzoquinone (2), 4,8-dihydroxy-1-tetralone (3), (3β,5α,6α, 22E)-3-hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-7-one-8(14),22-dien-ergosta (4), ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one (5), β-sitostenone (6), β-sitosterol (7) and (22E,24R)-ergosta-5,7,22 -trien-3β-ol (8) were obtained. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of their spectroscopic data. These compounds were evaluated for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities in vitro. Compounds 1, 2, and 4 showed moderate acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities (IC₅₀ from 37.7 ± 1.5 to 370.0 ± 2.9 μM).     

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.     

Circular Dichroism of Transition Metal Complexes and Sugar Derivatives Having a Free 1,3-Diol System or “Isolated” Hydroxyl Group

Abstract

Heptofuranose derivatives 1–6 having free 1, 3-diol systems form in situ complexes with Mo₂(OAc)₄ whose CD spectra permit the assignment of absolute configuration at C-5 using a sector rule proposed by G. Snatzke.^2–6 The interpretation of CD spectra of analogous complexes formed from derivatives 7–12 was more complicated and did not lead to direct configuralional conclusions. CD spectra of complexes formed from Rh₂(CF₃COO)₄ and sugar derivatives 13–21, containing an “isolated” hydroxyl group, permit the assignment of absolute configuration. Conclusions were corroborated by the investigation of CD spectra of rhodium complexes with compounds 22–27.     

Convenient synthesis of linear 2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g] chromenes from natural occurring compound; visnagin

Abstract

A simple and convenient rout for the synthesis of linear 2-imino-2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g] chromen-6-ones and 2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g]chromene-2,6-diones has been described starting from natural occurring furochromone; visnagin (1). Ring opening of 1 yielded 6-formyl-7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-2-methylchromone (2), which underwent reaction with different acetonitrile derivatives furnished 2-imino-2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g] chromen-6-ones (5a–h). Acid hydrolysis of 5a–h led to the formation of 2H,6H-pyrano[3,2-g]chromene-2,6-diones (6a–h). Structures of the synthesized compounds were clarified based on their elemental analyses and spectral data. The entire target compounds were selected for in vitro anticancer activity against 60 human cancer cell lines at a single dose (10^?5 M) by the National Cancer Institute (NCI, Bethesda, USA).     

Separation of polar antioxidants from Rhizoma Polygonatum Odorati by high-speed counter-current chromatography with a hydrophilic solvent system

Some highly polar compounds are quality control makers for medicinal herbs. However, investigation of them has been hampered because the existing fractionation steps are difficult and laborious to purify them. Similar situations happen to Rhizoma Polygonatum Odorati, a widely used food supplement and medicinal herb with strong antioxidant activity, and up to date, only ethyl acetate fraction of Rhizoma Polygonatum Odorati has been comprehensively investigated. Here, HSCCC using a hydrophilic solvent system composed of n-butanol–ethanol–2 M ammonium sulfate (1:1:2, v/v/v) was performed to isolate highly polar antioxidants in n–butanol fraction of Rhizoma Polygonatum Odorati, guided by DPPH–HPLC experiment. Afterward, Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography eluted by methanol was selected to eliminate ammonium sulfate and purify co-eluted compounds in HSCCC collected fractions. Finally, nine compounds, including four nucleosides, cytidine (1), uridine (4), guanosine (5), and adenosine (8); two nucleobases, guanine (3), and adenine (6); and three amino acids, tyrosine (2), phenylalanine (7), and tryptophan (9) with purities over 98% were achieved and identified by UV, MS, and ¹H NMR data. Notably, compounds 1–9 were first reported in genus Polygonatum. The results indicated that the proposed method was an efficient approach to isolate and purify highly polar compounds from complex extracts.     

Preparation and steric structure of 3(2H)-pyridazinones and 1,2-oxazin-6-ones fused with three- to six-membered saturated carbocycles or norbornane skeleton

Summary Reactions ofcis-2-(4-methylbenzoyl)-cyclopropane- (1) and-cyclobutanecarboxylic acids (2), the stereoisomeric cyclohexyl homologues (3 and4), and di-endo-3-(4-methylbenzoyl)-bi-cyclo-[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid (5) with hydrazines yield the cycloalkane-condensed (3(2H)-pyridazinones6–9 and the norbornane di-endo-fused derivatives10. With hydroxylamine, compounds1 and3–5 were transformed to the cycloalkane- and norbornane-condensed 1,2-oxazin-6-ones11–14. Transformation of3–5 led to thetrans-hexahydroanthrone17a and its methylene-bridged analogue24. From the stereoisomeric hexahydro-1(3H)-isobenzofuranones20 and21, the partly saturated anthrones were also prepared; the products (16b and17b) contain the methyl substituent in position 6. On reduction,16b yield the 2-methyloctahydroanthracene22. The structures of the compounds were proved by¹H and¹³C NMR spectroscopy, making use of NOE, DEPT, and CH-COSY techniques.

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Synthese und räumliche Struktur von mit drei- bis sechsgliedrigen gesättigten Homocyclen oder Norbornan kondensierten 3(2H)-Pyridazinonen und 1,2-Oxazin-6-onen

Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion voncis-2-(4-methylbenzoyl)-cyclopropan-(1) und-cyclobutancarbonsäuren (2), der stereoisomeren cyclohexyl-Homologen (3 und4) und von di-endo-3-(4-methylbenzoyl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-carbonsäure (5) mit Hydrazinen ergibt die cycloalkankondensierten 3(2H)-Pyridazinone6–9 und das methylenüberbrückte di-endo-Derivat10. Die Verbindungen1 und3–5 wurden mit Hydroxylamin zu den cycloalkan- und norbornankondensierten 1,2-Oxazin-6-onen11–14 umgesetzt.3–6 reagierten zumtrans-Hexahydroanthron17a und seinem methylenüberbrückten Analogen24. Die teilweise gesättigten Anthrone wurden auch aus den stereoisomeren Hexahydro-1(3H)-isobenzofuranonen20 und21 hergestellt (16b und17b), wobei der Methylsubstituent jedoch in Position 6 lokalisiert ist. Reduktion von16b ergab das 2-Methyloctahydroanthracen22. Die Strukturen der Verbindungen wurden durch NMR-Spektroskopie abgesichert (¹H,¹³C, DEPT, CH-COSY, NOE).

     

A new natural nucleotide and other antibacterial metabolites from an endophytic Nocardia sp.

Nine compounds were isolated from Nocardia sp. YIM 64630, and their structures were elucidated as 5′-O-acetyl-2′-deoxyuridine (1), 22E,24R-5α,6α-epoxyergosta-8(14),22-diene-3β,7α-diol (2), 22E,24R-5α,6α-epoxyergosta-8,22-diene-3β,7α-diol (3), 22E,24R-ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5α,6β-triol (4), 5α,8α-epidioxyergosta-6,22-dien-3β-ol (5), 4′,5,6-trihydroxy-7-methoxyisoflavone (6), 2,4,4′-trihydroxy-deoxybenzoin (7), methyl [4-hydroxyphenyl]acetate (8) and daidzein by extensive spectroscopic analyses. Compound 1 was isolated from natural resources for the first time. The antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of compounds 1–8 were investigated.     

Chemical constituents from Glehnia littoralis and their chemotaxonomic significance

Abstract

Phytochemical investigation of the roots of Glehnia littoralis Fr. Schmidt. ex Miq. led to the isolation of 16 known compounds, including three β-carboline alkaloids (1–3), four phenylpropanoids (4–7), five phenolic acids (8–12), three polyacetylenes (13–15) and one fatty acid (16). The structures of these compounds were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis and comparison with those reported in literatures. To the best of knowledge, the report of the first β-carboline alkaloid in the Umbelliferae family. Additionally, compounds 1–5, 9, 10 and 16 have not been reported from any species in Umbelliferae family, compounds 7, 8 and 12 were isolated from the genus Glehnia for the first time and could be of the chemotaxinomic significance and serve as valuable chemotaxonomic makers for G. littoralis. The chemotaxonomic significance of the isolated compounds was summarised.     

A Facile and Efficient Synthesis of 2‐(5‐(4‐Substitutedphenyl)‐4, 5‐dihydro‐3‐phenylpyrazol‐1‐yl)‐6‐Substitutedbenzothiazoles and Their Biological Studies

A series of new 1‐substituted 3, 5‐diarylpyrazolines ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ) were synthesized in good yield by both conventional and microwave‐assisted synthesis from α, β‐ unsaturated ketones ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ) in n‐butanol and benzothiazole hydrazines ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). All the new compounds were characterized by IR, NMR, and mass spectral data. The synthesized compounds ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ) were evaluated for antibacterial and anthelmintic activities. The compounds showed potent anthelmintic activity against earthworm species (Eudrilus eugeniae) and moderate antibacterial activity against bacterial strains such as Gram positive bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis, and Gram negative bacteria, Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis.     

N α,N ω-DIPHOSPHONO-, DIPHOSPHINO-METHYL-L-α,ω-DIAMINOCARBOXYLIC ACIDS

Abstract

Treatment of N-hydroxymethylated lactames 1,4-diamino-L-butanoic acid–1, L-ornithine–2, and L-lysine–3 is carried out with phosphorus trichloride to give the phosphonic acids 4, 5 and 6, and with methyldichlorophosphine to give the methylphosphinic acids 7, 8 and 9, which after alkaline hydrolysis liberate the carboxylic acids 10–15. Analogously, from the L-lysine derivative–16 and the aminomethylphosphonic acid derivative 18, the acids 15 and 19 are obtained after hydrolysis. The herbicidal activity of the lysine derivative 15 is established.     

Syntheses of 1,5-Benzothiazepines-Part XXXI: Syntheses and Antimicrobial Studies of 10-Substituted-7- (monochlorophenyl/dichlorophenyl)-6H-6a,7-dihydro-6-phenyl[1]benzopyrano[3,4-c]-[1,5]benzothiazepines

Abstract

Two flavindogenides, 3-(2-chlorobenzylidene)-flavanone and 3-(2,4-dichloro- benzylidene)-flavanone reacted with six 5-substituted-2-aminobenzenethiols, the substituents being fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl, methoxyl, and ethoxyl, to give respective 12 new compounds, 10-substituted-7-(2-chlorophenyl/2,4-dichlorophenyl)- 6H-6a,7-dihydro-6-phenyl[1]benzopyrano[3,4?c][1,5]benzothiazepines (5a–l) in 60–70% yields. The products were characterized on the basis of microanalytical data for elements and IR, ¹ H, and ¹³ C NMR and mass spectral studies. All the synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against the bacteria,Escherichia coli and GFC,and the fungi,Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus,and Curvularia lunata.