Two New Furostanol Glycosides from Asparagus cochinchinensis

Two new furostanol oligoglycosides named as aspacochioside A(1)and B(2) were isolated from the roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.)Merr..Their structures were clucidated to be 3-O-[{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4）}{β-D-glucopyranosyl}]-26-O-[β-D-glucopy-ranosyl]-(25S)-5β-furostane-3β，22α，26-triol 1 and 3-O-[{α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→4）}{β-D-glu-copyeransoyl}]-26-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl]-22α-methoxy-(25S)-5β-furostane-3β，26-diol 2 on the basis of spectroscopic techniques and chemical methods.     

Two New Compounds from Goniothalamus Cheliensis Hu

Goniothalamus cheliensis Hu (Annonaceace) is a small tree or shrub in Yunnan Province, southwest of China. Acetogenins, styryllactones and alkaloids1-3 from the genus were reported in the previous literature and many of them showed strong cytotoxic activities against a number of human cancer cell lines4. The titled plant has been the subject of our investigation due to the impressive cytotoxicity of its organic extract against mouse lymphocytic leukemia cells in preliminary pharmacological s…     

Two New Compounds from Lindera chunii Merr.

The root of Lindera chunii Merr. is a noble traditional Chinese medicine and frequently used as a substitute for L. aggregata to cure the chronic disease of rheumatoid arthritis1. In our previous paper, we have reported some components from the roots of L…     

New Activated Difluoroaromatic Compounds Containing Internal Acetylenic Moieties

New activated difluoroaromatic compounds having an internal acetylenic moiety were synthesized by reaction of trichloroacetaldehyde with fluorobenzene, followed by reaction with iodobenzene and cross coupling with acetylene in the presence of palladium complexes. According to the results of quantum-chemical calculations and ¹⁹F NMR data, the products are highly reactive compounds which can be used for the preparation of high-molecular-weight aromatic polyethers.     

Cyclization of Acetylenic Compounds

Cheap acetylene produced by a new process can compete with ethylene as a starting material for the large-scale production of a number of organic products. Hydroquinone and methylated hydroquinones, which are valuable industrial starting materials or intermediates, are obtained by catalytic cyclizations.     

Two New Compounds from Melanosciadum pimpinelloideum H. Boiss

Melanosciadum pimpinelloideum H. Boiss (Umbelliferae), an indigenous plant，is the unique representative of species Melanosciadum1. Anomalin and 3(-angeloyl-4(-hydroxy-trans-khellactone were isolated from this plant2. In this investigation, from the whole plants two new compounds, melanochromone 1 and 2-ethoxyl-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanol 2 were isolated with known compounds 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-ethanediol 33, tymine (5-methyluracil) 44, cimifugin 55, umtatin 65, bergenin 76, daucosterol 87…     

Two New Compounds from Hemsleya penxianensis var.gulinensis

Two new compounds,oleanolic acid 28-O- β-D-glucopyranosyl-3-O-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1→3)-(6′-butyl ester)-β-D-glucuropyranoside 1,oleanolic acid 28-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside 2 have been isolated from the roots of Hemsleya penxianensis var.gulinensis.Their structures were determined on the bases of the spectral and chemical evidences.     

Identification of Bioactive Compounds of Asparagus officinalis L.: Permutation Test Allows Differentiation among “Triguero” and Hybrid Green Varieties

In this study, we determined the phytochemical profile of the Spanish “triguero” asparagus landrace “verde-morado” (Asparagus officinalis L.), a wild traditional landrace, and the improved “triguero” HT-801, together with two commercial green asparagus varieties. For comparison, we used reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array electrospray time-of-flight mass spectrometry (RP-HPLC-DAD-ESI-TOF/MS) followed by a permutation test applied using a resampling methodology valid under a relaxed set of assumptions, such as i.i.d. errors (not necessarily normal) that are exchangeable under the null hypothesis. As a result, we postulate that “triguero” varieties (the improved HT-801 followed by its parent “verde-morado”) have a significantly different phytochemical profile from that of the other two commercial hybrid green varieties. In particular, we found compounds specific to the “triguero” varieties, such as feruloylhexosylhexose isomers, or isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside, which was found only in the “triguero” variety HT-801. Although studies relating the phytochemical content of “triguero” asparagus varieties to its health-promoting effects are required, this characteristic phytochemical profile can be used for differentiating and revalorizating these asparagus cultivars.     

Two New Compounds from Dendrobium chrysotoxum

Two novel compounds, (9R)‐4‐methoxy‐9H‐fluorene‐2,5,9‐triol ( 1a ) and 2,7‐dihydroxy‐8‐methoxyphenanthro[4,5‐bcd]pyran‐5(5H)‐one ( 2 ) were isolated from the stems of the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl. Their structures were established spectroscopically, by chemical derivatization, and by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The absolute configuration of 1a was determined by Mosher's method. Neither compound showed antitumoral activity.     

The Synthesis of Natural Acetylenic Compounds from Stereum hirsutum

The regioselective synthesis of two new acetylenic compounds, sterehirsutinal ( 1 ) and sterehirsutinol ( 2 ), isolated recently from culture medium of the fungus Stereum hirsutum, is reported.     

Two New Phenolic Compounds from Artemisia iwayomogi

Two new phenolic compounds, (Z)‐5′‐hydroxyjasmone 5′‐O‐{6″‐O‐[(E)‐caffeoyl]‐β‐D ‐glucopyranoside} ( 1 ) and quercetin‐7‐O‐β‐D ‐glucuronide methyl ester ( 2 ), along with ten known phenolic compounds, 3 – 12 , were isolated from the aerial parts of Artemisia iwayomogi. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including 1D‐ and 2D‐NMR, and HR‐ESI‐TOF‐MS techniques. The inhibitory effects of compounds 1 – 12 on the LPS‐stimulated production of IL‐12 p40, IL‐6, and TNF‐α in bone marrow‐derived dendritic cells were evaluated.     

Two New Compounds from Rhododendron Przewalskii Maxim

Two new ionone derivatives, rhododendrone A and rhododendronside, have been isolated from the alco-holic extract of the aerial parts of Rhododendron Przewalskii Maxim. The structures of the two compounds, (3R, 6S)-3-hydroxy-a-ionone 1 and 1,1,5-trimethyl-6-(3-hydroxyl)cyclohexene-5-yl-1-β-D-pyranoglucoside 2, have been elucidated on the basis of the spectroscopic analyses.     

A New Enolate Furostanoside from Asparagus Filicinus

The roots of Asparagus filicinus Buch.-Ham are used to treat lung diseases such asbronchitis, pneumonities and cough in folk medicinel. Some steroidal glycosides havebeen isolated and characterized from the roots of this plant by several research groups'-'.In this paper, we report the isolation of a new unusual furostanol glycoside possessing anenolate moiety, whose strUcture was determined by I D and ZD NMR methods, FABMS,and hydrolysis. Bioassay results showed that the compound exhibit…     

Stable 1,6-Diionic Phosphorus Betaines Derived from Electron-Deficient Acetylenic Compounds

The addition of triphenylphosphine to methyl propiolate, ethyl propiolate, or ethynyl methyl ketone in the presence of a strong NH-acid, such as 5-nitro-2,4-dihydro-3 H -1,2,4-triazol-3-one, leads to stable 1,6-diionic organophosphorus compounds in excellent yields.     

Two New Compounds from the Ascomycete Daldinia concentrica

Two new compounds, 1‐isopropyl‐2,7‐dimethylnaphthalene ( 1 ) and 21‐(acetyloxy)‐6,13,14‐trihydroxy‐16,18‐dimethyl‐10‐phenyl[11]cytochalasa‐7,19‐dien‐1‐one ( 2 ), were isolated from the fruiting bodies of Daldinia concentrica. The structures were established by spectroscopic methods.     

Synthesis of A New Kind of Acetylenic Polysilazane

A new kind of conjugated polymer, acetylenic polysilazane was prepared by ammonolysis of acetylenic dimethylchlorosilane. The polymer was characterized by ^29Si、 ^13C NMR and elemental analysis.