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  • 1Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sofia, Bulgaria. ikrasteva@pharmfac.acad.bg

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Area of Science:

  • Phytochemistry
  • Natural Product Chemistry
  • Plant Sciences

Background:

  • Astragalus hamosus is a plant species with potential medicinal applications.
  • Flavonoids are a class of plant secondary metabolites known for their diverse biological activities.
  • Previous phytochemical investigations of Astragalus species have identified various bioactive compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize novel compounds from the aerial parts of Astragalus hamosus.
  • To identify known flavonols present in the plant extract.
  • To elucidate the chemical structures of isolated compounds using spectroscopic and chemical methods.

Main Methods:

  • Extraction of compounds from the aerial parts of Astragalus hamosus.
  • Chromatographic techniques for compound isolation.

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  • Spectroscopic analysis (e.g., NMR, Mass Spectrometry) for structure elucidation.
  • Chemical derivatization for structural confirmation.

    • Main Results:

    • A new flavonol glycoside, 7-O-methyl-kaempferol 4eta-D-galactopyranoside (rhamnocitrin 4eta-D-galactopyranoside), was isolated and identified.
    • Three known flavonols, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, and astragalin, were also identified in the extract.
    • The structures of all isolated compounds were confirmed through comprehensive spectral and chemical analyses.

    Conclusions:

    • The phytochemical investigation of Astragalus hamosus led to the discovery of a new flavonol glycoside.
    • The identified compounds contribute to the understanding of the chemical constituents of Astragalus hamosus.
    • Further research may explore the biological activities and potential applications of these isolated flavonols.