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[Studies on the structure of isoastilbin]
Yao Xue Xue Bao = Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A novel compound, isoastilbin, was isolated from Smilax glabra Roxb. This flavanonol glycoside was identified using comprehensive chemical and spectrometric analyses.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Natural Product Chemistry
Context:
- Smilax glabra Roxb. is a plant species known for its medicinal properties.
- Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds are crucial for understanding plant pharmacology.
Purpose:
- To isolate and elucidate the chemical structure of a new compound from Smilax glabra Roxb.
- To confirm the identity of the isolated compound using advanced analytical techniques.
Summary:
- A new compound, designated isoastilbin, was successfully isolated from Smilax glabra Roxb.
- The chemical structure was identified as 5, 7, 3', 5'-tetrahydroxyl-flavanonol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside.
- Identification was achieved through a combination of chemical methods and spectroscopic analyses, including UV, IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 2DNMR, and FAB-MS.
Impact:
- This discovery expands the known chemical constituents of Smilax glabra Roxb.
- The characterized compound, isoastilbin, may possess unique biological activities warranting further investigation.
- Provides a reference standard for future research on Smilax glabra Roxb. derived compounds.