Biochanin A triglycoside from Andira inermis.

Area of Science:

• Phytochemistry
• Natural Product Chemistry
• Botany

Background:

• Andira inermis is a plant species known for its diverse phytochemical constituents.
• Isoflavonoids are a class of compounds with potential biological activities.
• Previous studies have identified various compounds from Andira inermis, but further exploration is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

• To isolate and characterize novel compounds from the roots of Andira inermis.
• To identify and confirm the structures of known compounds present in the plant extract.
• To contribute to the phytochemical database of Andira inermis.

Main Methods:

• Phytochemical analysis of Andira inermis root extract.
• Isolation of compounds using chromatographic techniques.
• Structure elucidation of the isolated compounds using spectroscopic methods (e.g., NMR, MS).

Main Results:

• A new isoflavonol triglycoside, biochanin A 7-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl-(1-->5)-beta-D-apiofuranosyl-(1-->6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), was successfully isolated.
• Two known compounds, genistein 7-O-beta-D-apiofuranosyl-(1-->6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside and lanceolarin, were also identified.
• The structural characterization confirmed the identity of the new and known compounds.

Conclusions:

• The study successfully identified a new isoflavonol triglycoside from Andira inermis roots.
• The findings expand the knowledge of the chemical diversity of Andira inermis.
• This research provides a basis for further investigation into the potential properties of these isolated compounds.