New glycosides from the rhizomes of Tacca chantrieri

Five new glycosides, which are classified into two bisdesmosidic pseudofurostanol glycosides (1, 2), two new ergostanol glycosides (3, 4), and a new phenolic glycoside (5), were isolated from the rhizomes of Tacca chantrieri. The structures of 1-5 were determined on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis, including that of two-dimensional (2D) NMR data, as well as hydrolytic cleavage followed by spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses.     

Triterpene glycosides from Antarctic sea cucumbers III. Structures of liouvillosides A(4) and A(5), two minor disulphated tetraosides containing 3-O-methylquinovose as terminal monosaccharide units from the sea cucumber Staurocucumis liouvillei (Vaney)

Two new minor triterpene glycosides, liouvillosides A(4) (1) and A(5) (2) have been isolated from the sea cucumber Staurocucumis liouvillei living in Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic waters. The structures of the new glycosides were elucidated using extensive nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy ((1)H- and (13)C-NMR spectroscopy, (1)H-(1)H COSY, 1D-TOCSY, HMBC, HSQC and NOESY), ESI-MS and MALDI TOF MS. The glycosides 1 and 2 are disulphated tetraosides having very rare 3-O-methylquinovose as terminal monosaccharide.     

Two new 15-deoxycimigenol-type and three new 24-epi-cimigenol-type glycosides from Cimicifuga Rhizome

Two new 15-deoxycimigenol-type (1, 2) and three new 24-epi-cimigenol-type glycosides (3-5) were isolated from Cimicifuga Rhizome, and the structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data including 2D NMR spectra and chemical evidence. The two new 15-deoxycimigenol-type glycosides were the first cimigenol-type glycosides lacking a hydroxyl group at C-15.     

Chemical constituents from the leaves of Manglietia phuthoensis and their effects on osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells

Two new phenyl glycosides, mangliesides A and B (1, 2), a new ionol glycoside, manglieside C (3), two new lignan glycosides, mangliesides D and E (4, 5), were isolated from the leaves of Manglietia phuthoensis, along with two known lignans, 3-methoxymagnolol (6) and obovatol (7). Their structures were established by means of 1D and 2D NMR, electrospray ionization (ESI)-MS and HR-ESI-MS experiments. Among them, compounds 2 and 5 significantly (p<0.05) increased the growth and differentiation of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells in vitro.     

Chemical constituents of the Gorgonian Dichotella fragilis (Ridleg) from the South China Sea

Two new steroidal glycosides, fragilioside A (1) and fragilioside B (2), along with five known compounds (3-7) were isolated from the gorgonian Dichotella fragilis (Ridleg) collected from the South China Sea. The structures of the new compounds (1 and 2) were elucidated by comprehensive analysis of spectral data, especially 2D NMR. The brine shrimp lethality and antifouling activity of the isolated compounds were also evaluated.     

Three new C21 steroidal glycosides from the roots of Cynanchum inamoenum

Three new C_(21) steroidal glycosides named inamoside E (1),inamoside F (2) and inamoside G (3) were isolated from the roots of Cynanchum inamoenum (Maxim.) Loes.Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis,especially by 1D and 2D NMR experiments.     

Cypellogins A, B and C, acylated flavonol glycosides from Eucalyptus cypellocarpa

Three new acylated flavonol glycosides, cypellogins A (1), B (2) and C (3), along with eight known phenolic compounds, were isolated from the dried leaves of Eucalyptus cypellocarpa, and their structures were elucidated using spectroscopic methods, including 2D NMR experiments and chemical evidence.     

The glycosides from Lomatogonium rotatum

A new phenyl glycoside, 2-(3'-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)benzoyloxygentisic acid (1), along with seven known glycosides 2-8 was isolated from Tibetan herbal medicine Lomatogonium rotatum. The structures of the compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods including 1D and 2D NMR techniques and MS data.     

Two minor diterpene glycosides from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana

Two new new diterpene glycosides, 13-[(2-O-(6-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy] kaur-16-en-18-oic acid beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (1) and 13-[(2-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-3-O-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy] kaur-16-en-18-oic acid beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2) were isolated from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, along with the known steviol glycosides stevioside, rebaudiosides A-F and dulcoside A. The structures of the two new compounds were established on the basis of extensive 2D NMR (COSY, HSQC, and HMBC), MS and chemical studies.     

Two New Phenolic Glycosides from Magnolia rostrata

For a long time Magnolia rostrata has been used as a substitute of Magnolia officinalis which is a precious traditional Chinese medicine1. The aqueous constituents of M. rostrata have not been studied2. During our studies on the n-Bu-OH extract, two new phenolic glycosides (Figure 1) were isolated. Here, we report their structural elucidation. Compound 1, white amorphous powder, mp 180-182°C exhibited a molecular formula C21H30O11 based on its quasi-molecular ion peak at m/z 457 [M-H]- …     

Three new phenolic glycosides from the caulis of Millettia speciosa

Three new phenolic glycosides, millettiaspecosides A--C (1-3), were isolated from the caulis of Millettia speciosa along with three known phenolic glycosides, khaephuoside B (4), seguinoside K (5), albibrissinoside B (6). Their structures were established by spectroscopic methods. The spectral analysis permitted correct assignments for (1)H and (13)C NMR data of compounds 4 and 5.     

Novel dammarane-type glycosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Three new dammarane glycosides (1-3), together with five known compounds, gypenoside LXIX (4), gylongiposide I (5), gypenoside XLVIII (6), allantion (7) and vitexin (8) were isolated from the MeOH extract of the aerial parts of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Compounds 5, 7, and 8 were isolated from this plant for the first time. Their structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR spectra interpretation as well as by chemical degradation.     

海绵Phacelliafusca中含氮化合物的分离与结构鉴定

从采自中国南海西沙群岛海域的海绵Phacellia fusca Schmidt中得到4个含氮 化合物。经~1H NMR,~(13)C NMR,HMQC,HMBC,~1H-~1HCOSY,FABMS和EIMS等光谱分析 ，确证其结构分别为：N,N'-二[2-乙氧基-1（Z）-乙烯基]脲（1），2- Bromoaldisin(2),Aldisin(3)Dibromophakellin盐酸盐(4)。其中化合物1为一具有 对称结构的新脲类化合物，命名Phacelliaurea A；化合物4是首次从该海绵中分离 得到的已知胍基生物碱，首次报到了它的~(13)C NMR数据及其归属。     

Structure elucidation and complete NMR spectral assignments of new furostanol glycosides from Solanum torvum

Two new furostanol glycosides, torvosides O (1) and P (2), were isolated from leaves of Solanum torvum. Their structures were completely and unambiguously assigned by one‐ and two‐dimensional NMR techniques (¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, TOCSY, HSQC, ROESY and HMBC), ESI‐MS spectrometry and chemical methods. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

New Pregnane Glycosides Isolated from Stapelia gigantea

Chemistry of Natural Compounds - Two new pregnane glycosides (1 and 2) were isolated from Stapelia gigantea. The structures were determined by 1D and 2D NMR spectral analysis. The absolute...     

Philinopsides E and F, two new sulfated triterpene glycosides from the sea cucumber Pentacta quadrangularis

Two new sulfated triterpene glycosides, philinopside E (1) and F (2), have been isolated from the sea cucumber Pentacta quadrangularis. Their structures have been established by extensive spectral analysis (NMR and MS) and chemical evidence. Glycoside 1 showed significant cytotoxicity (Ed(50) 0.75-3.50 microg mL(-1)) against ten tumor cell lines.     

Iridoids from Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora and their hepatoprotective activities in vitro

Four new non-glycosidic iridoids, piscrocins D (1), E (2), F (6), and G (7), as well as two new iridoid glycosides, piscrosides A (8) and B (9), were isolated from the roots of Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Scrophulariaceae), together with seven known iridoids. The structures of the isolated compounds were established by means of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy and chemical methods. The hepatoprotective activities of these compounds were evaluated by measuring their effects on CCl(4)-induced hepatocytes damage in vitro, and the structure-activity relationships were also discussed.     

Five New Cycloartane‐Type Triterpenoid Saponins from Nervilia fordii

Five new cycloartane glycosides, nervisides D–H ( 1 – 5 ), were isolated from the AcOEt‐ and H₂O‐soluble portions of the 90% EtOH extract of the aerial part of the plant Nervilia fordii. The structures of the isolated glycosides were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis including HR‐ESI‐MS and NMR data. The isolated nervisides D–H were evaluated for the cytotoxic activity in vitro against human‐tumor cell lines (CNE, Hep‐2 and HepG2) with the MTT method.     

Polyhydroxypregnane Glycosides from the Roots of Cynanchum otophyllum

Six new polyhydroxypregnane glycosides, namely cynotophyllosides A–F ( 1 – 6 ), together with five known steroids, were isolated from the roots of Cynanchum otophyllum. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods (especially 2D‐NMR techniques) and acid‐catalyzed hydrolysis. Furthermore, high field 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR experiments were employed to elucidate the structure of 8 previously deduced only on the basis of LC/MS data.     

Two New Steroidal Glycosides from Liriope muscari

Liriope muscari (Decn.) Bailey (Liliaceae) is a folk medicinal plant used as a substitute of Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker-Gawl., mainly distributing in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China1. Previously, we reported the isolation and identification of two…