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Macrocyclic diterpenoids from Euphorbia semiperfoliata

G Appendino1, S Jakupovic, G C Tron

  • 1Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, via Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy. appendin@pharm.unito.it

Journal of Natural Products
|June 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The aerial parts of E. semiperfoliata yielded novel compounds, including euphoperfoliane, a unique diterpene. This plant is a rich source of macrocyclic diterpenoids, with unprecedented yields of certain jatrophanes.

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Area of Science:

  • Natural Product Chemistry
  • Phytochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Background:

  • Spurges (Euphorbia spp.) are known sources of diverse diterpenoids.
  • E. semiperfoliata has not been extensively studied for its chemical constituents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize novel chemical compounds from the aerial parts of E. semiperfoliata.
  • To investigate the structural diversity and conformational features of diterpenoids from this species.

Main Methods:

  • Spectroscopic analysis (NMR, MS) for structure elucidation.
  • Isolation and purification techniques for natural products.

Main Results:

  • Isolation of an abietanolide, thirteen jatrophane polyesters, two 4-deoxyphorbol diesters, and a pair of epimeric diterpenes.

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  • Identification of a novel carbon skeleton named euphoperfoliane.
  • Detailed conformational analysis of jatropha-6(17),11-dienes.
  • Unprecedentedly high isolation yields for several jatrophanes.

    • Conclusions:

    • E. semiperfoliata is a unique and valuable source of complex macrocyclic diterpenoids.
    • The discovery of euphoperfoliane expands the known structural diversity of diterpenes.
    • The high yield of jatrophanes suggests potential for further chemical exploration and application.