Structure elucidation and complete NMR spectral assignments of two new sesquiterpene lactone xylosides from Lactuca triangulata

Two new sesquiterpene lactone xylosides, derivatives of the guaianolides 9alpha-hydroxyleucodin and 9alpha-hydroxy-11,13-dehydroleucodin, were isolated from roots of Lactuca triangulata. Their structures were established on the basis of (1)H and (13)C NMR spectra, 2D NMR (HMQC, HMBC, COSY, NOESY) techniques and comparison with the literature data. The compounds represent the first example of sesquiterpene lactone xylosides.     

Complete assignments of 1H and 13C NMR spectral data for three sesquiterpenoids from Inula helenium

The complete assignments of all the (1)H and (13)C NMR signals of three sesquiterpene lactones, 4-oxo-5(6),11-eudesmadiene-8,12-olide (1), 4-oxo-11-eudesmaene-8,12-olide (2) and (1(10)E)-5beta-Hydroxygermacra-1(10),4(15),11-trien-8, 12-olide (3), were carried out by various 2D NMR experiments. Compounds 1-3 were isolated from the roots of Inula helenium for the first time. Among them, 1 was identified as a new nor-sesquiterpene lactone, and 2 was isolated from a natural source for the first time. The (13)C-NMR data of compound 3 was also reported for the first time.     

Complete assignments of 1H and 13C NMR data for trypanocidal eremantholide C oxide derivatives

The chemical transformations of eremantholide C (1), a trypanocidal sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Lychnophora trichocarpha Spreng., gave five new oxide derivatives: 3'-hydroxyeremantholide C (2), 1'-formyleremantholide C (3), 1'-carboxyeremantholide C (4), 1'-carbomethoxyeremantholide C (5) and sodium 1'-carboxylate of eremantholide C (6). The (1)H and (13)C NMR data of all these derivatives were assigned based on 1D and 2D techniques. The derivatives were evaluated against Y and CL strains of Trypanosoma cruzi. All of them were inactive against the Y strain. Compounds 2 and 5 displayed 100% activity on the CL strain while compounds 4 and 6 were partially active on the CL strain.     

Detailed 1H and 13C NMR structural assignment and relative stereochemistry determination for three closely related sesquiterpene lactones

A complete analysis of (1)H and (13)C NMR spectra of the trypanocidal sesquiterpene lactone eremantholide C and two of its analogues is described. These structurally similar sesquiterpene lactones were submitted to (1)H NMR, (13)C {(1)H} NMR, gCOSY, gHSQC, gHMBC, J-resolved and DPFGSE-NOE NMR techniques. The detailed analysis of those results, correlated to some computational calculations (molecular mechanics), led to the total and unequivocal assignment of all (1)H and (13)C NMR data. The determination of all (1)H/(1)H coupling constants and all signal multiplicities, together with the elimination of previous ambiguities were also achieved.     

Structure determination of germacrane-type sesquiterpene alcohols from an endophyte Streptomyces griseus subsp

Three germacrane-type sesquiterpene alcohols were isolated from an endophyte of mangrove plant Kandelia candel. Their structures were characterized as 1(10)E,5E-germacradiene-11-ol (1), 1(10)E,5E-germacradiene-3,11-diol (2), 1(10)E,5E-germacradiene-2,11-diol (3) based on the extensive NMR studies. Among them, 2 and 3 are identified as new compounds.     

Stereochemistry and conformations of natural 1,2-epoxy-guaianolides based on 1D and 2D NMR data and semiempirical calculations

From detailed study of 1D and 2D NMR spectra of ten natural 1,2-epoxyguaianolides (bis-1,2:3,4-epoxyguaianolides and guaianolide-1,2-epoxychlorohydrins), we identified general spectral traits helpful for stereochemical assignment of such sesquiterpene lactones. We found that the chemical shifts of certain (1)H and (13)C nuclei are consistently dependent on the configuration of 1,2-epoxy-ring which could be used as a simple rule for establishing this configuration. Then, from 1D and 2D (COSY, NOESY, HMQC, HMBC) NMR data, applying the observed rule, the structure and stereochemistry of two new, diastereomeric guaianolide-1,2-epoxychlorohydrins, isolated from Achillea serbica, are determined. The NMR data, namely, nuclear overhauser enhancement (NOE) correlations, pointed out two conformations of guaianolide's cycloheptane ring. The semiempirical calculations (AM1 and PM3 methods), performed in order to gain additional information regarding conformations, resulted in three geometries of investigated lactones. Even so, the conformations derived from the NMR data agreed well with those calculated by semiempirical methods.     

牛尾蒿中—新倍半萜结构的确定

牛尾蒿中—新倍半萜结构的确定李瑜，杨立，师彦平（兰州大学应用有机化学国家重点实验室，兰州，７３００００）关键词牛尾蒿，倍半萜，牛尾蒿酮牛尾蒿（ＡｒｔｅｍｉｓｉａＳｕｂｄｉｇｉｔａｔａ）是菊科蒿属的一种多年生草本植物，广布于华北、东北、西北和西南等地区...     

南蛇藤昆虫拒食倍半萜成分的研究(Ⅱ)

南蛇藤昆虫拒食倍半萜成分的研究（Ⅱ）王明安,陈馥衡（北京农业大学应用化学系,北京,１０００９４）关键词南蛇藤,倍半萜,结构分析卫矛科植物含多种类型β－二氢沉香呋喃倍半萜多醇酯衍生物和生物碱［１］,有些化合物显示了良好的昆虫拒食和抗肿瘤活性［２～４］．...     

Cytotoxic and NF-κB inhibitory sesquiterpene lactones from Piptocoma rufescens

Six new (1-6) and eight known germacranolide-type sesquiterpene lactones, along with several known phenylpropanol coumarates and methylated flavonoids, were isolated from the leaves of Piptocoma rufescens, collected in the Dominican Republic. The new compounds were identified by analysis of their spectroscopic data, with the molecular structure of 3 being established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The absolute configurations of the sesquiterpene lactones isolated were determined from their CD and NOESY NMR spectra, together with the analysis of Mosher ester reactions. Bioassay screening results showed the majority of the sesquiterpene lactones isolated (1-13) to be highly cytotoxic toward the HT-29 human colon cancer cell line, with the most potent compound being 15-deoxygoyazensolide (10, IC(50), 0.26 μM). In addition, several of the sesquiterpene lactones exhibited NF-κB (p65) inhibitory activity.     

Halogenated secondary metabolites from Laurencia obtusa

A new sesquiterpene (1), and a halogenated C15 acetogenin (2), a stereoisomer of neoisoprelaurefucin were isolated from Laurencia obtusa. Four known compounds laurencienyne (3), rogiolenyne B (4), obtusenol (5), and (3E)-dactomelyne (6) were also isolated from this alga. Rogiolenyne B (4) and (3E)-dactomelyne (6) were found for the first from this species. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods. The unambiguous assignments of the 1H and 13C NMR spectral data of (5) and 13C NMR data of (6) were also reported for the first time.     

Structure determination of ramosine, a guaianolide, by NMR spectroscopy

Ramosine, a new sesquiterpene lactone, was isolated from the chloroform fraction of Amberboa ramosa and the structure was assigned as 4beta-(hydroxymethyl)-3beta,4alpha-dihydroxy-8alpha-[(S)-3-hydroxy-2-ethylenepropionyloxy]-1alphaH, 5alphaH,6betaH,7alphaH,11betaH,11alpha-methylguaia-10(14)-en-6, 12-olide by extensive NMR studies.     

Structural determination of three new germacrane-type sesquiterpene alcohols from curdione by microbial transformation

Five germacrane-type sesquiterpene alcohols obtained from curdione (1) by microbial biotransformation were isolated. Their structures were characterized as (2R)-2beta-hydroxycurdione (2), 1alpha, 10beta-epoxy-11-hydroxycurdione (3), (2S)-2alpha, 11-dihydroxycurdione (4), 11,15-dihydroxycurdione (5) and (3R)-3alpha-hydroxycurdione (6) based on the extensive NMR studies. Among them, 4, 5 and 6 are new compounds.     

Structure elucidation and complete NMR spectral assignments of a novel sesquiterpene glycoside from Ixeris sonchifolia

A novel sesquiterpene glycoside was isolated from the whole plant of Ixeris sonchifolia. The structure was established as 1(10)E-4Z-3alpha-hydroxy-germacra-1(10),4,11(13)-trien-6, 12-olide-14-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1) on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical analysis.     

Eremophilane esters of Robinsonecio gerberifolius and their rearranged products. Study of the coupling constants (2)J(H, H), (3)J(H, H) and (4)J(H, H)

In the course of the basic hydrolysis of four eremophilane esters isolated from Robinsonecio gerberifolius, some rearrangements, eliminations, and additions occurred. Five compounds were obtained, three of them not previously described. Additionally, a new sesquiterpene was produced by autooxidation of compound 1. The (1)H and (13)C NMR spectra of these compounds were completely assigned by utilization of HMQC, HMBC, COSY, DEPT, and NOESY techniques. The long-range coupling constants of the peroxide 10 are reported, and all its coupling constants (2)J(H, H), (3)J(H, H), and (4)J(H, H) are calculated at the B3LYP/6-31G(d,p) level of theory. Their magnitude is explained in terms of electronic delocalization and the additivity of stereoelectronic effects.     

Sesquiterpene Lactones from Notoseris Porphyrolepis

Two new sesquiterpene lactones, notoserolides A and B, along with 12 known compounds were isolated from the aerial parts of Notoseris porphyrolepis.By means of spectral methods including MS, NMR (1H NMR, 13C NMR, DEPT, HMQC, HMBC) and X-ray diffraction, as well as chemical reactions, the structures of notoserolides A and B were established as austricin 8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside and 8-O-senecioylaustricin, respectively.     

A New Sesquiterpene Lactones Glucoside from Notoseris psilolepis

As a part of an investigation on plant of the genus Notoseris (Asteraceae), an endemic genus of seed plants of China1, we studied the chemical constituents of N. psololepis Shih. A new sesquiterpene lactone glucoside, named notoserolide C (1) was isolated from the methanolic extract of the whole plant of N. psilolepis by repeated column chromatography (MCI GEL, normal and reversed phase silica gel). This compound showed antibacterial activity against Bacillu cereus.Figure 1. The key HMB…     

Complete NMR data assignments for novel pterocarpans from Harpalyce brasiliana

A NMR study of two new pterocarpans isolated from the roots of Harpalyce brasiliana is described. In addition to 1D NMR, 2D shift-correlated NMR pulse sequences ((1)H-(1)H-COSY, HSQC and HMBC) were used to establish the structures, and unambiguously perform the (1)H and (13)C chemical shift assignments.     

Complete assignments of 1H and 13C NMR data for seven arylnaphthalide lignans from Justicia procumbens

Three new arylnaphthalide lignans named 6'-hydroxy justicidin A (1), 6'-hydroxy justicidin B (2) and 6'-hydroxy justicidin C (3) have been isolated from the whole plant of Justicia procumbens, together with four known ones, neojusticin A (4), chinensinaphthol methyl ester (5), isodiphyllin (6) and taiwanin C (7). The complete assignments of 1H and 13C NMR chemical shifts for the new lignans and the 13C NMR chemical shifts for the known lignans were obtained for the first time by means of 2D NMR techniques, including HSQC and HMBC.     

Structure elucidation and NMR spectral assignment of five new xanthones from the bark of Garcinia xanthochymus

Five new xanthones, namely Garcinexanthones A-E (1-5), were isolated from the barks of Garcinia xanthochymus. Their structures were elucidated by spectral analysis, primarily NMR, MS, and UV. The complete assignments of the (1)H NMR and (13)C NMR chemical shifts for the compounds were achieved by using 1D and 2D NMR techniques, including DEPT, HSQC, and HMBC NMR experiments.     

Rhaposerine and rhaserolide, new sesquiterpene lactones fromRhaponticum serratuloides

Two new crystalline guaianolides,viz., rhaposerine and rhaserolide, were isolated from an ethanolic extract of the above-ground part of the plantRhaponticum serratuloides by column chromatography along with sesquiterpene lactones,viz., centaurepensin and acroptilin, which have been found in other plants. The chemical structures of the title lactones were established by¹H and¹³C NMR spectroscopy and 2D¹H−¹H (COSY) and¹³C−¹H (COSY and COLOC) NMR spectroscopy. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2010–2014, October, 1999.