Three New Kaempferol Glycosides from Cardamine leucantha

Three new kaempferol glycosides, kaempferol 3‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐β‐D ‐galactopyranosyl‐7‐O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranoside ( 1 ), kaempferol 3‐O‐β‐D ‐galactopyranosyl‐7‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→3)‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranoside ( 2 ), and kaempferol 3‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐β‐D ‐galactopyranosyl‐7‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→3)‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranoside ( 3 ), were isolated from the whole herbs of Cardamine leucantha, along with three known kaempferol glycosides, kaempferol 7‐O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranoside, kaempferitrin, and kaempferol 3‐O‐β‐D ‐galactopyranosyl‐7‐O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranoside. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods.     

New Triterpenoid and Ergostane Glycosides from the Leaves of Hydrocotyle umbellata L.

Two new triterpenoid glycosides, together with two new ergostane glycosides, umbellatosides A–D ( 1 – 4 , resp.), have been isolated from the leaves of Hydrocotyle umbellata L. Their structures were established by 2D‐NMR spectroscopic techniques (¹H,¹H‐COSY, TOCSY, NOESY, HSQC, and HMBC) and mass spectrometry as 3β,22β‐dihydroxy‐3‐O‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐D ‐glucuronopyranosyl]olean‐12‐en‐28‐oic acid 28‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl ester ( 1 ), 3‐O‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐D ‐glucuronopyranosyl]oleanolic acid 28‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl ester ( 2 ), (3β,11α,26)‐ergosta‐5,24(28)‐diene‐3,11,26‐triol 3‐O‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl)‐11‐O‐(α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl)‐26‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 3 ), and (3β,11α,21,26)‐ergosta‐5,24(28)‐diene‐3,11,21,26‐tetrol 3‐O‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl)‐11‐O‐(α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl)‐26‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 4 ).     

Two new phenolic glycosides from the aerial parts of Androsace umbellata

Two new phenolic glycosides,2-hydroxy-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosylphenylacetic acid methyl acetate(1) and 2-hydroxy-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosylphenylacetic acid(2) were isolated from the aerial parts of Andwsace umbellata.Their structures were elucidated by spectral techniques.     

Two New Secoiridoid Glycosides from Tripterospermum chinense

Two new secoiridoid glycosides, tripterospermumcin A ( 1 ) and B ( 2 ), were isolated from the EtOH extract of the aerial parts of Tripterospermum chinense (Migo ) H. Smith , along with three known compounds, secologanin, secologanol, and sweroside. Their structures were established on the basis of UV, IR, MS, and extensive 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR analyses, as well as by literature comparison of spectroscopic data.     

Two New Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Callicarpa longissima

Two new phenylethanoid glycosides, longissimosides A and B ( 1 and 2 , resp.), together with eight structurally related known compounds, were isolated from the EtOH extract of leaves and stems of Callicarpa longissima (Hemsl .) Merr . The structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated as 2‐(3,4‐dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl O‐(α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl)‐(1→3)‐O‐(2‐O‐syringoyl‐β‐D ‐xylopyranosyl)‐(1→6)‐ 4‐O‐[(E)‐caffeoyl]‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 1 ) and 2‐(3‐hydroxy‐4‐methoxyphenyl)ethyl O‐(α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl)‐(1→3)‐O‐(β‐D ‐apiofuranosyl)‐(1→6)‐4‐O‐[(E)‐isoferuloyl]‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside ( 2 ) on the basis of spectroscopic data and acid hydrolysis.     

Two New C21 Steroidal Glycosides from the Stems of Marsdenia tenacissima

Two new pregnane glycosides, (3β,5α,12β,14β,17α)‐3‐(β‐cymaropyranosyloxy)‐8,14,17,20‐tetrahydroxypregnan‐12‐yl benzoate ( 1 ) and (3β,5α,12β,14β,17α)‐3‐(β‐cymaropyranosyloxy)‐8,14,17,20‐tetrahydroxypregnan‐12‐yl cinnamate ( 2 ) were isolated from the stems of Marsdenia tenacissima. The structures and relative configurations of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy.     

A New Cardenolide and Two New Pregnane Glycosides from the Root Barks of Periploca sepium

A new cardenolide and two new pregnane glycosides, periplogenin 3‐[O‐β‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐β‐sarmentopyranoside] ( 1 ), (3β,20S)‐pregn‐5‐ene‐3,17,20‐triol 20‐[O‐β‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐O‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐β‐canaropyranoside] ( 2 ), and (3β,14β,17α)‐3,14,17‐trihydroxy‐21‐methoxypregn‐5‐en‐20‐one 3‐[O‐β‐oleandropyranosyl‐(1→4)‐O‐β‐cymaropyranosyl‐(1→4)‐β‐cymaropyranoside] ( 3 ), were isolated from the root barks of Periploca sepium Bge , together with seven related known compounds, periplogenin, xysmalogenin, (3β,20S)‐pregn‐5‐ene‐3,17,20‐triol, (3β,14β,17α)‐3,14,17‐trihydroxy‐21‐methoxypregn‐5‐en‐20‐one, (3β,20S)‐pregn‐5‐ene‐3,20‐diol 3‐β‐glucopyranoside 20‐β‐glucopyranoside, (3β,20S)‐pregn‐5‐ene‐3,20‐diol 3‐[O‐2‐O‐acetyl‐β‐digitalopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐β‐cymaropyranoside] 20‐[O‐β‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐O‐β‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐digitalopyranoside], and (3β,20S)‐ pregn‐5‐ene‐3,20‐diol 20‐[O‐β‐glucopyranosyl‐(1→6)‐β‐glucopyranoside]. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses.     

Two New Megastigmane Glycosides and a New Iridoid Glycoside from Gelsemium elegans

Two new megastigmane glycosides, eleganosides A and B ( 1 and 3 , resp.), and one new iridoid glycoside, gouwenoside A ( 4 ), together with two known compounds, foliasalacioside B₁ ( 2 ) and loganin ( 5 ), were isolated from the aerial parts of Gelsemium elegans (Gardn. et Champ.) Benth. (Loganiaceae). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR techniques. The absolute configuration of 1 was determined by CD spectroscopy.     

Six New C21 Steroidal Glycosides from Cynanchum bungei Decne

Six new C₂₁ steroidal glycosides 1 – 6 were isolated from the stem parts of Cynanchum bungei Decne . The structures of the new glycosides were determined on the basis of spectroscopic analysis, including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR and HR‐ESI‐MS techniques as well as by comparison of their spectral data with those of related compounds.     

Iridoid Glycosides from Lamiophlomis rotata

The seven new iridoid diglycosides 1 – 7 , together with eleven known iridoid and phenylpropanoid glycosides, were isolated from the 50% EtOH extract of the roots of Lamiophlomis rotata. Their structures were elucidated by chemical and spectroscopic methods.     

Three New C21 Steroidal Glycosides from the Stems of Marsdenia tenacissima

Three new glycosides, (3β,5α,8α,11α,12β,14β,17α,20R)‐3‐[(2,6‐dideoxy‐4‐O‐(6‐deoxy‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐allopyranosyl)‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐arabino‐hexopyranosyl)oxy]‐12‐O‐tigloyl‐8,20 : 11,20‐diepoxypregnane‐12,14‐diol ( 1 ), (3β,5α,8α,11α,12β,14β,17α,20R)‐3‐[(2,6‐dideoxy‐4‐O‐(6‐deoxy‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐ allopyranosyl)‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐arabino‐hexopyranosyl)oxy]‐12‐O‐(2‐methylbutanoyl)‐8,20 : 11,20‐diepoxypregnane‐12,14‐diol ( 2 ), and (3β,5α,11α,12β,14β,17α)‐12‐acetoxy‐3‐[(2,6‐dideoxy‐4‐O‐(6‐deoxy‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐allopyranosyl)‐3‐O‐methyl‐β‐D ‐arabino‐hexopyranosyl)oxy]‐20‐oxo‐8,14‐epoxypregnan‐ 11‐yl isobutyrate ( 3 ) were isolated from the stems of Marsdenia tenacissima. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by means of spectral data, including HR‐ESI‐MS, and 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR.     

Iridoid Glycosides from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis

Three new iridoid glycosides, 4″‐O‐[(E)‐p‐coumaroyl]gentiobiosylgenipin ( 1 ), 6′‐O‐[(E)‐caffeoyl]deacetylasperulosidic acid methyl ester ( 2 ), and 6′‐O‐[(E)‐sinapoyl]gardoside ( 3 ), together with seven analogues, 4 – 10 , were isolated from the BuOH extract of the fruits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis . Their structures were determined by means of spectroscopic analyses, including HR‐ESI‐MS, IR, and ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR, and 2D experiments (COSY, HSQC, and HMBC), and comparison with known related compounds.     

Ypsilactosides A and B,Two New C22‐Steroidal Lactone Glycosides from Ypsilandra thibetica

Two new C₂₂‐steroidal lactone glycosides, ypsilactosides A ( 1 ) and B ( 2 ), were isolated from the EtOH extract of the whole plant of Ypsilandra thibetica. Their structures were established as (3β,5α,16β,20S)‐3,16‐dihydroxy‐6‐oxopregnane‐20‐carboxylic acid γ‐lactone 3‐(β‐D ‐glucopyranoside) ( 1 ) and (3β,16β)‐3,16‐dihydroxypregna‐5,20‐diene‐20‐carboxylic acid γ‐lactone 3‐{O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐O‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)]‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside} ( 2 ) on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses and chemical degradations.     

A New Megastigmane Glucoside and Three New Flavonoid Glycosides from Spiraea prunifolia var. simpliciflora

A new megastigmane glucoside, simplicifloranoside ( 1 ), and three new flavonol glycosides, prunifolianosides A–C ( 2 – 4 , resp.), were isolated from the aerial parts of Spiraea prunifolia var. simpliciflora. In addition, fifteen known compounds, including five phenolic acids, three lignans, four flavonoids, one eugenol glycoside, and two alkyl‐primeverosides, were also identified. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analyses and acid hydrolysis.     

Two New Flavonoid Glycosides from Chrysanthemum morifolium

The flowering heads of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat as an herbal tea in Chinese folklore has been widely cultivated in China. They have been found to posses antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antispirochetal and anti-inflammatory activities1. They ar…