Microwave-assisted rapid extraction of red dye from Caesalpinia sappan heartwood

Since ancient times Caesalpinia sappan heartwood dye has been well-known for its medicinal and dyeing properties. Isolation of the red dye using both conventional and newly developed microwave method was carried out. The conventional heating of 2 h provided 0.656 +/- 0.049 g of the dye and by microwave heating at 540 W for 20 min, the yield obtained was 0.747 +/- 0.047 g. Both the dyes were found to be the same as evidenced by UV, TLC and HPTLC studies. Antioxidant activity of the dyes was also carried out using DPPH and nitric oxide methods to confirm the similarity in their biological activity. The procedure developed can be used for the fast extraction of the red dye of C. sappan without affecting the nature of the product.     

Rearranged diterpenoids from the seeds of Caesalpinia sappan

Two new rearranged diterpenoids, tomocinol C (1) and spirocaesalmin C (2) were isolated from the seeds of Caesalpinia sappan. Their structures were elucidated based on comprehensive analysis of spectroscopic data, and their absolute configurations were established by single crystal X-ray crystallography.     

Cytotoxic cassane diterpenoids from the seeds of Caesalpinia sappan

Phytochemical investigation on the seeds of Caesalpinia sappan led to the isolation of five new cassanetype diterpenoids, named 11-oxo-phanginin A(1), caesalsappanins O–Q(2–4) and phanginin U(5),together with five known compounds. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by extensive analysis of mass spectrometric and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. All the new compounds showed moderate cytotoxic effects on human breast cancer MCF-7 and human colon cancer HCT116 cell lines.     

高效逆流色谱法制备苏木中的氧化巴西木素

氧化巴西木素是苏木的主要化学成分之一,具有广泛的药理活性且常作为染色剂应用于各行各业。采用传统柱色谱法进行分离,不仅会造成色谱柱材料的污染,也会造成活性成分的损失。故采用高效逆流色谱(HPCCC)对苏木中的活性化合物氧化巴西木素进行分离纯化。苏木乙醇提取物经乙酸乙酯萃取后直接进行高效逆流色谱分离。首先利用基于薄层色谱的常用溶剂体系估算法和摇瓶法结合高效逆流色谱分析模式进行溶剂体系筛选。结果表明,最佳溶剂体系为氯仿-甲醇-水(4∶3∶2, v/v/v)。高效逆流色谱以反相模式为洗脱模式,主机转速为1 600 r/min,流速为10 mL/min,分离温度为25℃,检测波长为285 nm,在氯仿-甲醇-水(4∶3∶2, v/v/v)溶剂体系下,从500 mg苏木乙酸乙酯萃取物中一次性分离制备得到15.2 mg纯度为95.6%的氧化巴西木素及一微量成分caesappanin C。采用高效逆流色谱分离制备氧化巴西木素,可避免苏木中的活性成分氧化巴西木素对色谱柱中的固体填充材料染色和难以洗脱等问题,并缩短分离纯化工作时间,提高工作效率。故可将高效逆流色谱应用到苏木中其他色素化合物或其他染料植物的...     

A new 3-benzylchroman derivative from Sappan Lignum (Caesalpinia sappan)

3'-Deoxy-4-O-methylepisappanol, a new 3-benzylchroman derivative, was isolated from Sappan Lignum, together with thirteen known chemical compounds identified as protosappanin A, sappanchalcone, sappanone B, palmitic acid, (+)-(8S,8'S)-bisdihydrosiringenin, brazilein, 3-deoxysappanchalcone, (+)-lyoniresinol, 3-deoxysappanone B, protosappanin B, isoprotosappanin B, 3'-O-methylbrazilin and brazilin, respectively. Among these known compounds, this is the first time that (+)-(8S,8'S)-bisdihydrosiringenin was obtained from the family Caesalpiniaceae.     

Xanthine oxidase inhibiting flavonol glycoside from Amberboa ramosa

A new flavonol glycoside (1) has been isolated from the ethyl acetate soluble fraction of Amberboa ramosa and assigned the structure 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxylflavone 5-O-beta-D-gluco-pyranoside (1). In addition, 6,4'-dihydroxy-3,5,7-trimethoxyflavone (2), 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone (3) and (23R)-5alpha-cycloart-24-ene-3beta,21,23-triol (4) have also been reported for the first time from this species. The structures were deduced on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR techniques. The compounds 1-3 displayed weak to moderate inhibition against the xanthine oxidase enzyme.     

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors from Cinchonae Cortex

Three strong alkaloidal monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, quinine (1), cinchonicinol ([ 1S,3'R,4'R]-3-(3-ethenyl-4-piperidinyl)-1-(4-quinolinyl)-1-propanol) (2) and cinchonaminone ([ 3'R,4'S]-2-[2-(3-ethenyl-4-piperidinyl)-acetyl]-1H-indole-3-ethanol) (3), were isolated from Cinchonae Cortex (Cinchona succirubra Pav., Rubiaceae). The structures of 2 and 3 were elucidated on the bases of spectral data and chemical evidence, and 3 is a new alkaloid. The inhibitory effects on MAO of 1, 2, 3 and related alkaloids were assayed. The type of inhibition by 1 with respect to benzylamine as a substrate was competitive.     

Constituents of Caesalpinia crista from Indonesia

Ten new furanocassane-type diterpenes named, caesalpinins H-P (1-9) and norcaesalpinin F (10), were isolated from the CH(2)Cl(2) extract of the seed kernels of Caesalpinia crista, together with 13 known diterpenes. Their structures were determined based on the spectroscopic analysis. Among the isolated compounds, caesalpinin N (7) represents the first example of furanocassane-type diterpene possessing an aldehyde group at C-14.     

Further Diterpenes from the Seeds of Caesalpinia minax Hance

Three new cassane‐type diterpenes, neocaesalpin AF ( 1 ), neocaesalpin AG ( 2 ), and neocaesalpin AH ( 3 ), were isolated from the seeds of Caesalpinia minax Hance . Their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses. The partially hydrogenated lactone unit in a tetracyclic cassane diterpene in 2 is rarely encountered in the cassane diterpenes isolated from the genus Caesalpinia. All compounds were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxic activities against HCT‐8 and MCF‐7 human cancer cell lines.     

A new isoflavonostilbene from the heartwood of Maackia amurensis

A new isoflavonostilbene which has been called maackiasin has been isolated from an ethanolic extract of the heartwood ofMaackia amurensis and its structure has been established by spectral methods. The maackiasin molecule is constructed of fragments of the isoflavone retusin and of 3,3,4,5-tetrahydroxystilbene linked by a diether bond. The dioxane grouping connecting the two fragments is constructed from the hydroxyls at C-7 and C-8 of the isoflavone and the vinyl grouping of the stilbene. Maackiasin is the first representative of a new type of natural polyphenols.Pacific Ocean Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Scientific Center, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Vladivostok. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 39–42, January–February, 1986.     

Six new compounds from the heartwood of Diospyros maritima

Six new compounds, diospyrolide (1), diospyrolidone (2), diethyl (2R)-malate (3), 3-(E)-coumaroylbetulin-28-yl ethyl nonanedioate (4), 3-(E)-coumaroylbetulin-28-yl ethyl succinate (5), and 3-(E)-coumaroylbetulin-28-yl ethyl (2R)-2-hydroxysuccinate (6), have been isolated from the heartwood of Diospyros maritima. Compounds 1 and 2 are novel trinorlupanes, and 4, 5 and 6 are lupane derivatives. Their structures were determined using spectral and chemical methods.     

Two new compounds from the heartwood of Dalbergia melanoxylon

Abstract

A new neoflavonoid, named S(+)-3′-hydroxy-4′,2,4,5-tetramethoxydalbergiquinol (1), and a new benzofuran, named (2S,3S)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-(4′-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3dihydrobenzofuran (4), together with two known neoflavonoids, were isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia melanoxylon. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic methods and comparison with the literature. Compounds 1–4 were evaluated for inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 6538, Salmonella enteri CMCC 50041 and Candida albicans ATCC 289065, which all exhibited inactive or weak activity.     

A new benzofuran from the heartwood of Dalbergia latifolia

A new benzofuran compound, named 2-[5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-2-(3-p-henyl-trans-allyloxy)benzyl]-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-phenylbenzofuran (1), together with (+)-obtusafuran (2) and isoparvifuran (3), was isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia latifolia. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic methods and comparison with the literature. Compounds 2 and 3 were obtained from this plant for the first time. Compound 1 exhibited moderated antioxidant effect for scavenging 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical (IC₅₀ = 96.7 ± 8.9 μM).     

New abietane-type diterpenes from the heartwood of Picea morrisonicola

New abietane-type diterpenes, 15-acetoxy-7-oxodehydroabietic acid (1), picealactones A (2), B (3), and C (4), together with the known 7-oxodehydroabietic acid (5) were isolated and identified from the heartwood of Picea morrisonicola. The structures of 1-4 were determined on the basis of spectral data explanation. Compounds 2-4 possessed a rare 5-dehydro-18, 6-olide functionality. Compounds 1 and 2 were first isolated from natural source.     

Aromatic constituents from the heartwood of Santalum album L

A phytochemical investigation of the polar constituents in the heartwood of Indian Santalum album L. resulted in the isolation of three new neolignans (1-3) and a new aromatic ester (4), along with 14 known components. The structures of the new compounds (1-4) were established using spectroscopic methods.     

New constituents from the heartwood of Picea morrisonicola HAYATA

Three new constituents, including a p-menthane type monoterpene, trans-p-menthane-7,8,9-triol (1), an aromatic, 2,6-dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid methyl ester (2), and a lignan, (+)-morrisonicolanin (3), were isolated from the low polar layer of heartwood extracts of Picea morrisonicola, and their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis. Of these compounds identified, 1 was obtained as its diacetylated derivative 1a, and 2 was the chemical entity first isolated from a natural source.