A new triterpenoid glycoside from Vitex negundo

Area of Science:

• Phytochemistry
• Natural Product Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Background:

• Vitex negundo is a medicinal plant with a rich history of traditional use.
• Understanding its chemical constituents is crucial for pharmacological research and drug discovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To isolate and identify the chemical constituents of Vitex negundo.
• To characterize novel compounds from the plant extract.

Main Methods:

• Compounds were isolated using various chromatographic techniques.
• Structural elucidation was performed using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Main Results:

• Four compounds were successfully isolated and identified.
• Compound 1, a new triterpenoid glycoside, was characterized.
• Compounds 2, 3, and 4 were identified as corosolic acid, vulgarsaponin A, and a triterpenoid glycoside, respectively.

Conclusions:

• The chemical investigation of Vitex negundo led to the discovery of a new triterpenoid glycoside.
• The identified compounds contribute to the known phytochemical profile of Vitex negundo.