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A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products
Published on: October 4, 2019
Rare, seven-membered cyclic ether labdane diterpenoid from Dodonaea polyandra
Bradley S Simpson1, David J Claudie, Nick M Smith
1Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia. bradley.simpson@unisa.edu.au
Phytochemical analysis of Dodonaea polyandra leaves revealed novel labdane diterpenoids. This male-flowering plant
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Botany
Background:
- Previous research on Dodonaea polyandra identified furanoclerodane diterpenoids.
- Dioecious plant species exhibit variations in chemical profiles.
- Ongoing investigation into the chemical constituents of D. polyandra.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the chemical profile of a male-flowering individual of Dodonaea polyandra.
- To isolate and identify diterpenoids from the leaf resin.
- To compare the diterpenoid composition with previously studied specimens.
Main Methods:
- Resinous extract preparation from leaves.
- Repeated chromatographic separation techniques.
- Structural elucidation using 1D and 2D NMR, mass spectrometry, UV, and IR spectroscopy.
Main Results:
- Isolation of three new labdane diterpenoids: 13,17-epoxy-13-methyl-15-oxo-labda-7-ene (1), 17-hydroxy-13-methyl-labda-7,13Z-diene-15-oic acid (2), and 13-methyl-17-oxo-labda-7,13Z-diene-15-oic acid (3).
- Identification of a fourth known labdane diterpenoid (4), reported for the first time from a natural source.
- Significant differences in diterpenoid composition compared to previously analyzed D. polyandra extracts.
Conclusions:
- The leaf resin of the male-flowering D. polyandra individual contains a distinct profile of labdane diterpenoids.
- This study expands the known chemical diversity of D. polyandra.
- Sex-specific chemical variations in diterpenoids are suggested for this species.
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