Three New Monoterpene Glucosides from Lamium amplexicaule

Three new monoterpene glucosides, lamiuamplexosides A–C ( 1 – 3 ), along with thirteen known glucosides, were isolated from the whole plant of Lamium amplexicaule L. The structures of 1 – 3 were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic, chemical, and physicochemical evidence.     

Three New Dimeric Orcinol Glucosides from Curculigo orchioides

Three new phenolic glucosides named orcinosides A, B, and C ( 1, 2 , and 3 , resp.) were isolated in low yields (4.0×10⁻⁶, 11.5×10⁻⁶, 4.5×10⁻⁶%, resp.) from the rhizomes of Curculigo orchioides. Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analyses including FAB‐MS, HR‐ESI‐MS, IR, and 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR (HSQC, HMBC) data. Compounds 1 – 3 contained two orcinol‐glucoside moieties linked through a CH₂ group.     

Three New Polyyne (=Polyacetylene) Glucosides from the Edible Roots of Codonopsis cordifolioidea

Three new linear C₁₄ polyyne (=polyacetylene) glucosides, cordifolioidynes A–C ( 1 – 3 ), together with two known polyynes, lobetyol ( 4 ) and lobetyolin ( 5 ), and five known phenylpropanoids, i.e., sinapinaldehyde ( 6 ), coniferaldehyde ( 7 ), coniferoside ( 8 ), sachaliside ( 9 ), and isoconiferin ( 10 ), were isolated from the roots of Codonopsis cordifolioidea. The structures of 1 – 3 were established from spectral evidences and by characterization of their hydrolysis products. Acid hydrolysis of 1 afforded the aglycone 1a , while hydrolysis of 2 and 3 gave the cyclization products 2a and 3a , respectively. Compounds 4 – 10 were isolated from this plant for the first time. The antibacterial activity of compounds 1 – 5 were assessed against eight microbial strains by the agar dilution method, none of them exhibited antibacterial effects at concentrations up to 100 μg/ml.     

Eremosides A – C,New Iridoid Glucosides from Eremostachys loasifolia

Eremosides A–C ( 1 – 3 ), three new iridoid glucosides, were isolated from the AcOEt‐soluble fraction of the EtOH extract of the whole plant of Eremostachys loasifolia, along with buddlejoside B ( 4 ), 10‐O‐benzoylcatalpol ( 5 ), and pakiside A ( 6 ) reported for the first time from this species. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic data including 2D‐NMR, FAB‐MS, ESI‐MS, as well as by acid and basic hydrolyses.     

New Pentacyclic Cucurbitane Glucosides from the Fruits of Citrullus colocynthis Schrad.

Colocynthins A–C ( 1 – 3 , resp.), new pentacyclic cucurbitane type triterpene glucosides, have been isolated from the AcOEt‐soluble fraction of the fruits of Citrullus colocynthis, along with three known compounds, β‐sitosterol 3‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside, elaterinide, and bryoamaride. Their structures were determined on the basis of ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR spectra, DEPT, and COSY, NOESY, HMQC, and HMBC experiments.     

Eremophilane Glucosides from Petasites japonicus

Three new eremophilane glucosides, namely, petasitosides A–C, and seven known eremophilane‐type sesquiterpenoids were isolated from the roots of Petasites japonicus. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic techniques including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. This is the first report on eremophilane glycosides from the genus Petasites.     

Xylocosides A – G,Phenolic Glucosides from the Stems of Xylosma controversum

Seven new phenolic glucosides, xylocosides A–G ( 1 – 7 ), together with 18 known compounds were isolated from the stems of Xylosma controversum Clos . In compounds 3 – 6 , the glucose residue is esterified at C(6) by 2‐hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid. These new structures were established by spectroscopic‐data interpretation and chemical methods.     

New Secoiridoid Glucosides from Swertia japonica

Four new secoiridoid glucosides, swertiajaposides C–F ( 1 – 4 , resp.), were isolated from the whole plant of Swertia japonica Makino together with two known compounds, 8‐hydroxy‐10‐hydrosweroside ( 5 ) and senburiside IV ( 6 ). The structures of 1 – 4 were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic, chemical, and physicochemical evidence.     

Secondary Metabolites from the Leaves of Litsea lii var. nunkao‐tahangensis

Investigation of the leaves extract of Litsea lii var. nunkao‐tahangensis led to the isolation of five new butanolides, litsealiicolide A ( 1 ), isolitsealiicolide A ( 2 ), litsealiicolide B ( 3 ), isolitsealiicolide B ( 4 ), and isolitsealiicolide C ( 5 ), along with 17 known compounds. Their structures were determined through in‐depth spectroscopic and mass‐spectrometric analyses. Among the isolates, compounds 1 and 2 were cytotoxic against MCF‐7, NCI‐H460, and SF‐268 cell lines in vitro. Compound 5 and isolinderanolide B ( 6 ) showed marginal cytotoxic activity against these three cell lines in vitro.     

Caragisides A – C,New Isoflavone Glucosides from Caragana conferta with Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation

Caragisides A–C ( 1 – 3 , resp.), three new isoflavone glucosides, were isolated from the BuOH sub‐fraction of the EtOH extract of the whole plant of Caragana conferta, along with ononoside ( 4 ), reported for the first time from this species. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic techniques including MS and 2D‐NMR spectroscopy. Compounds 1 – 3 showed significant inhibition of platelet aggregation.     

Three New Monoterpene Alkaloids and a New Caffeic Acid Ester from Incarvillea mairei var. multifoliolata

Three new monoterpene alkaloids, mairine A ( 1 ), mairine B ( 2 ), and mairine C ( 3 ), and a new caffeic acid ester, 2‐(1‐hydroxy‐4,4‐dimethoxycyclohexyl)ethyl caffeate ( 4 ), were isolated from the EtOH extract of the whole plants of Incarvillea mairei var. multifoliolata. The structures of these compounds were established on the basis of 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR and HR‐ESI‐MS analysis.     

New Diterpene Alkaloids from Aconitum sungpanense var. leucanthum

Five new C₁₉ diterpene alkaloids, leucanthumsines A ( 1 ), B ( 2 ), C ( 3 ), D ( 4 ), and E ( 5 ), were isolated from the Chinese medicinal herb Aconitum sungpanense var. leucanthum, together with the known C₁₉ diterpene alkaloids pseudaconine, neoline, 1‐O‐methyldelphisine, crassicaudine, chasmanine, talatisamine, indaconitine, ezochansmanine, and leueantine D. The structures of these new alkaloids were elucidated by HR‐MS and advanced NMR methods, including ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR (DEPT), ¹H,¹H‐COSY, HMQC, and HMBC experiments.     

Alkaloids from the Twigs and Leaves of Daphniphyllum macropodum

Three new alkaloids, macrodumines A–C ( 1 – 3 , resp.), along with ten known analogs, were isolated from the twigs and leaves of Daphniphyllum macropodum. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic methods. The 11‐OH configuration of the known alkaloid hydroxydaphgraciline ( 4 ) was assigned as α for the first time by comparing the NMR data with those of macrodumine C ( 3 ).     

Four New Schisanartane‐Type Nortriterpenoids from Schisandra propinqua var. propinqua

Four new, highly oxygenated nortriterpenoids with the unique schisanartane skeleton, propindilactones A–D ( 1 – 4 ), were isolated from the aerial parts of Schisandra propinqua var. propinqua, together with four known schisanartane‐type compounds. The structures of the new plant constituents were established on the basis of extensive spectroscopic methods.     

Three New Paeonidanin‐Type Monoterpene Glycosides from Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.

Three new paeonidanin‐type monoterpene glycosides, named suffrupaeonidanins A–C, were isolated as minor components from the root cortex of Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR, and mass spectral techniques.     

Two New Homo‐aro‐cholestane Glycosides and a New Cholestane Glycoside from the Roots and Rhizomes of Paris polyphylla var. pseudothibetica

Two new homo‐aro‐cholestane glycosides and a new cholestane glycoside, along with three known saponins, were isolated from the 95% EtOH extract of the roots and rhizomes of Paris polyphylla var. pseudothibetica. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated as 3β‐O‐{α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)]}‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosylhomo‐aro‐cholest‐5‐ene‐26‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside (parispseudoside A, 1 ), 3β‐O‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosylhomo‐aro‐cholest‐5‐ene‐26‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside (parispseudoside B, 2 ), and (25R)‐3β‐O‐{α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→4)‐[α‐L ‐rhamnopyranosyl‐(1→2)]}‐β‐D ‐glucopyranosyl‐cholesta‐5,17(20)‐diene‐16,22‐dione‐26‐O‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside (parispseudoside C, 3 ) by spectroscopic methods, including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR, and MS experiments, as well as chemical evidences.     

Eupatozansins A – C,Sesquiterpene Lactones from Eupatorium chinense var. tozanense

Phytochemical investigation of Eupatorium chinense var. tozanense has resulted in the isolation of three new germacranolides, designated as eupatozansins A–C ( 1 – 3 ), along with five known compounds, (5S,6R,7R,8R)‐8‐angeloyloxy‐2‐oxoguaia‐1(10),3,11(13)‐trien‐12,6‐olide ( 4 ), costunolide ( 5 ), leptocarpin ( 6 ), 2α‐hydroxyeupatolide 8‐O‐angelate ( 7 ), and quercetin ( 8 ). The structures of the new compounds were identified by 1D and 2D NMR experiments, as well as high‐resolution mass spectrometry. The in vitro cytotoxic activities of compounds 1 – 8 were evaluated.     

Bis‐Diterpenoid Alkaloids from Aconitum tanguticum var. trichocarpum

Phytochemical investigation of the whole herbs of Aconitum tanguticum (Maxim .) Stapf var. trichocarpum Hand.‐Mazz . led to the isolation of one heteratisine‐hetidine‐type bis‐diterpenoid alkaloid, trichocarpidine ( 1 ), three hetidine‐hetisine type bis‐diterpenoid alkaloids, trichocarpinine A–C ( 2 – 4 , resp.), together with nine known compounds. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses.