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A new eudesmane type sesquiterpene from Inula viscosa
Musa H Abu Zarga1, Salim S Sabri, Emad M Hamed
1Chemistry Department, University of Jordan, Amman-11943-Jordan.
Natural Product Research
|April 26, 2003
Summary
Researchers identified a new sesquiterpene, 1beta-hydroxyilicic acid, from Jordanian Inula viscosa. The study also confirmed the presence of the known compound 2beta-hydroxyilicic acid.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Inula viscosa is a plant species known for its diverse chemical constituents.
- Sesquiterpenes are a class of terpenoids derived from six isoprene units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the chemical profile of Inula viscosa from Jordan.
- To isolate and identify sesquiterpenes from this plant source.
Main Methods:
- Phytochemical investigation of Inula viscosa extract.
- Isolation and structural elucidation of secondary metabolites using spectroscopic techniques.
Main Results:
- The isolation of a new sesquiterpene, 1beta-hydroxyilicic acid.
- The identification of the known sesquiterpene 2beta-hydroxyilicic acid.
Conclusions:
- The study expands the knowledge of Inula viscosa's chemical diversity.
- 1beta-hydroxyilicic acid is a novel compound isolated from this species.