Two new compounds from Dendrobium candidum

Two new compounds were isolated from the stems of Dendrobium candidum: (R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5,4',alpha-trimethoxybibenzyl (1), named dendrocandin A; and 4-[2-[(2S,3S)-3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxymethyl-8-methoxy-2,3-dihydrobenzo[1,4]dioxin-6-yl]ethyl]-1-methoxyl benzene (2), dendrocandin B. Five previously known bibenzyls were also identified: 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybibenzyl (3), 3,4-dihydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxybibenzyl (4), 3-O-methylgigantol (5), dendrophenol (6), and gigantol (7).     

Novel prenyl bibenzyls from the New Zealand liverwort Marsupidium epiphytum

The ether extract of the New Zealand liverwort Marsupidium epiphytum gave four new prenyl bibenzyl derivatives, along with a known prenyl bibenzyl derivative which has been isolated from the Ecuadorian liverwort Lethocolea glossophylla; their structures were determined by 2D-NMR spectrum. The chemical constituents of Marsupidium epiphytum are highly characteristic since they elaborate dihydrooxepin type compounds and prenyl type bibenzyls. These structures are closely related to those found in Radula spp. (Radulaceae), although bibenzyls with two prenyl groups have not been isolated from the Radula spp. Although Marsupidium spp. are different from Radula spp. morphologically, the constituents are closely related. This is the first example of isolation of prenyl bibenzyl derivatives from M. epiphytum, a species which has not previously been investigated phytochemically.     

Antioxidant bibenzyl derivatives from Notholaena nivea Desv

Four new bibenzyl derivatives were isolated, together with other known bibenzyls, by bioassay-guided fractionation of a CHCl?-MeOH extract of Notholaena nivea Desv. (Pteridaceae) aerial parts. The structures were elucidated by NMR, ESIMS and other spectral analyses. Their antioxidative effects towards superoxide, lipidic peroxidation and the 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethilbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) radical were assayed. Results showed that the compound 3,12-dihydroxy-5-methoxybibenzyl (6) is the most active compound in the ABTS free-radical scavenging test, while in the coupled oxidation of β-carotene and linoleic acid assay the compound 5,12-dihydroxy-3-methoxydibenzyl-6-carboxylic acid (1) exerted the highest activity after 1h. A superoxide anion enzymatic test was also carried out and the results were confirmed by an inhibition of xanthine oxidase activity assay. The putative protective role played by compounds 1 and 6 on the injurious effects of reactive oxygen metabolites on the intestinal epithelium, using a Caco-2 human cell line, was investigated. H?O?-induced alterations were prevented by preincubating the cells with compounds 1 and 6.     

Study of bis(bibenzyls) in bryophytes using electron ionization time-of-flight and electrospray ionization triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry

A detailed analysis of mass spectra generated from bis(bibenzyl) compounds in bryophytes under electron ionization time-of-flight (EI-TOF) and electrospray ionization triple-quadrupole (ESI-TQ) mass spectrometry conditions is reported. Proposed structures of the fragment ions were obtained by tracking the functional groups of 15 bis(bibenzyls), the structures of which are similar except for some alkoxyl substituents and linkage sites of biphenyl ether bonds. The elucidation was aided by the use of accurate mass measurements. Attempts have been made to provide rational pathways for the formation of these fragment ions, and a generalized fragmentation mechanism is proposed. The bis(bibenzyls) mentioned in this study include three types according to their structure characteristics, i.e. one biphenyl ether bond (A-type), two biphenyl ether bonds (B-type), one biphenyl ether and one biphenyl bond (C-type). The three types display different EI-MS and ESI-MS/MS product profiles, by which the bis(bibenzyl) type and the number of alkoxyl substituents can be identified. Isomers of bis(bibenzyls) can be differentiated to some extent, while the linkage sites of biphenyl ether bonds are difficult to identify. The structure-fragmentation relationships will facilitate the characterization of other bis(bibenzyls) and this will be of value for the high-throughput screening of novel bis(bibenzyls) in bryophytes.     

光学活性化合物多羟基庚酸乙酯的合成

以不对称环氧化和双羟化反应为构筑手性碳的关键步骤, 首次合成了(＋)-(2R,3S,4S,5S)-6-甲基-4,5-环氧-2,3-二羟基-庚酸乙酯(5)和(－)-(2R,3S,4R,5S)-6-甲基-2,3,4,5-四羟基-庚酸乙酯(11). 找到一条适宜于该类化合物合成的简便有效且立体选择性好的合成路线. 初步生物活性测试表明, 化合物5, 11对HL60细胞具有抑制活性.     

In vitro leishmanicidal constituents of Millettia pendula

The in vitro leishmanicidal constituents of Millettia pendula were examined. Two new compounds, 1 (millettilone A) and 2 (millettilone B), were isolated from the methanol extract of M. pendula, together with six known compounds: 3R-claussequinone (3), pendulone (4), secundiflorol I (5), 3,8-dihydroxy-9-methoxypterocarpan (6), 3,10-dihydroxy-7,9-dimethoxypterocarpan (7), and formononetin (8). Among these, pendulone showed the most potent leishmanicidal activity. Compound 2 was found to be a purple pigment in this heartwood. Their chemical structures were elucidated using spectral methods.     

光学纯反式-(+)-水合蒎醇的新方法合成

以3,5-二羟基-4-甲基苯甲酸甲酯为原料,通过7步反应,高产率地合成了反式-(+)-水合蒎醇[(+)-1],其结构通过IR,MS和NMR等技术进行了确认,该化合物的光学纯度e.e.高达99%.     

Composition of volatile oil of Primula obconica in Central China

Primula obconica was introduced to Europe from Hubei, China in 1880, and has been cultivated worldwide as one of popular ornamental plants. The volatile oil of wild P. obconica collected from its original place, Yichang, Hubei was first investigated. A total of 43 compounds constituting 93.49% of the oil were identified by using GC and GC-MS. The major compounds were methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-5-methyl benzoate (30.41%), methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl benzoate (29.27%), and hypnone (8.92%) etc. In comparison with the published data of some European cultivars, the native P. obconica seems to be allergen-free due to absence of primin and miconidin.     

One new diphenylmethane glycoside from the leaves of Psidium guajava L

To investigate the chemical constituents of Psidium guajava L, the EtOH/H(2)O extract of the fresh leaves was subjected to various chromatography. One diphenylmethane, one benzophenone, and eight flavonoids were isolated and elucidated as 2,6-dihydroxy-3-formaldehyde-5-methyl-4-O-(6″-O-galloyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-diphenylmethane (1), 2,6-dihydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-4-O-(6″-O-galloyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-benzophenone (2), kaempferol (3), quercetin (4), quercitrin (5), isoquercitrin (6), guaijaverin (7), avicularin (8), hyperoside (9), reynoutrin (10) by spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS spectrometry as well as by comparison with published data. Compounds 5 and 10 are obtained from P. guajava for the first time, and compound 1 is a new diphenylmethane compound.     

Isolation of four new flavonoids from Melicope triphylla

Four new flavonoids, 3,5-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (1), 3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (2), 3,5-dihydroxy-7-isopentenyloxy-8-methoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (3) and 5-hydroxy-3-isopentenyloxy-7-methoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (4), were isolated from the leaves of Melicope triphylla. In addition, two known flavonoids were detected including 5-hydroxy-3,7-dimethoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (5) and 5-hydroxy-7-isopentenyloxy-3,8-dimethoxy-3',4'-methylenedioxyflavone (6). The structures of the new compounds were established by spectroscopic methods.     

Anthraquinone derivatives from Micromonospora rhodorangea

From the fermentation broths of the actinomycete Micromonospora rhodorangea, four anthraquinone derivatives (1-4) were isolated, of which 2-ethyl-1,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone (1) and 3,8-dihydroxy-1-propylanthraquinone (3) were determined as new compounds. Their structures were established by using extensive spectroscopic data analyses. 2-ethyl-1-hydroxy-8-methoxy-3-methyl anthraquinone (2) was isolated from actinomycetes for the first time and its NMR data was assigned.     

Analyses of Stemona alkaloids in Stemona tuberosa by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

Alkaloid profiles in Stemona tuberosa were found to be highly variable. Six Stemona alkaloids isolated from the plant were subjected to on-line high-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC/ESI-MS) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) analyses. Their fragmentation patterns and products were useful for their characterization. The LC/MS fingerprints of these alkaloids, though variable among samples, could provide an overall characterization of the authenticity and quality of this species and help to differentiate it from S. japonica and S. sessilifolia, as all three species are recognized as genuine sources of the herb Radix Stemonae in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China.     

Diterpenoids and aromatic compounds from the three New Zealand liverworts Jamesoniella kirkii, Balantiopsis rosea, and Radula species

Three new aromatics were isolated from the New Zealand liverwort Balantiopsis rosea. A new bibenzyl was isolated from an unidentified Radula species, together with known bibenzyls. Jamesoniella kirkii yielded three known ent-isopimarane and two ent-kaurane diterpenoids. Their structures were confirmed by NMR techniques, chemical reaction, and X-ray crystallographic analysis.     

Isolation and structure determination of two new constituents from the fruits of Morinda citrifolia Linn

Studies on the chemical constituents of the fruits of Morinda citrifolia Linn. have led to the isolation of two new compounds, morinaphthalene (=1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, (1); and morindafurone (=5-hydroxy-1,10b-dihydro-6H-anthra [1,9-bc] furan-6-one, (2); as well as two known constituents, 1,8-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-9-anthrone (3) and 2,4-dimethoxy-9-anthrone (4). Their structures were elucidated by spectral analysis including 2D NMR techniques.     

Efficient synthesis of isoplagiochin D, a macrocyclic bis(bibenzyls), by utilizing an intramolecular Suzuki-Miyaura reaction

Isoplagiochin D, a highly strained macrocyclic bis(bibenzyls) with two biaryl units isolated from the liverwort Pladiochila fruticosa, was prepared in 10.6% overall yield for the 11 steps by an efficient synthetic approach involving the construction of two bibenzyl and one biaryl units using Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons and Suzuki-Miyaura protocols.     

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.     

New bibenzyl cannabinoid from the New Zealand liverwort Radula marginata

The ether extract of the New Zealand liverwort Radula marginata afforded a new cannabinoid type bibenzyl compound named perrottetinenic acid, and two new bibenzyls, together with a known cannabinoid, perrottetinene. Their structures were established by two dimensional (2D) NMR spectral data. The structure of perrottetinenic acid was a similar to that of Delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol, a known hallucinogen. Cannabinoid type bibenzyls have been isolated from liverwort Radula perrottetii, though have not previously been reported from the liverwort R. marginata.     

无柄新乌檀中一个新的三萜成分的分离和鉴定

对无柄新乌檀进行了持续的化学成分及药理作用的研究, 在对其枝干的进一步研究中, 又分离得到一个新的三萜化合物3,7,21,23-四羟基齐墩果烷-12-烯-28-酸. 本文报道其分离方法和结构鉴定结果.     

藤三七中一个新黄烷醇和抗HIV活性成分

利用各种色谱(硅胶和凝胶)方法, 从藤三七[Boussingaultia gracilis Miers var. pseudobaselloides Bailey]的70%(体积分数)的乙醇提取物中分离得到2个黄烷醇类化合物(1, 2)和4个黄酮类化合物(3~6). 采用UV, IR, MS 和1D, 2D NMR方法, 分别鉴定出如下化合物: 7-羟基-5-甲氧基-8-甲基-6-甲酰基-3,4-黄烷二醇, 命名为藤三七醇A(1); 4,7-二羟基-5-甲氧基-8-甲基-6-甲酰基黄烷(2); 7-O-methylunonal(3); 5,7-二羟基-6, 8-二甲基-2-苯基-4H-1-苯并吡喃-4-酮(4); Desmosflavone(5)和Demethoxymatteucinol(6). 其中化合物1是一个新的黄烷二醇化合物, 化合物2~6为首次从该植物中分离得到. 抗HIV-1活性筛选结果表明: 化合物1, 2, 5, 6对HIV-1诱导合胞体的形成具有一定的抑制作用, 其半数有效浓度(EC50)分别为45.09, 48.73, 55.47 和 82.75 μmol/L, 治疗指数(TI)分别为1.41, 1.20, 7.15 和>8.51.     

A-Study of the Constituents of the Bark of Tsuga Chinensis Pritz. Var. Formosana (Hay.)

The bark of the Taiwan hemlock was found to contain long-chain alcohols, acids and esters, campesterol, β-sitosterol, 13-epimanool, larixol, dihydroconiferyl alcohol and the corresponding esters, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, kaempferol, epiafzelechin, epicatechin and a novel compound of (3,5-dihydroxy-2-methyl)phenyl 4′-hydroxybenzoate.