Megistolactone, a new alkaloid from Sarcomelicope megistophylla

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2000 Nov-Dec;55(11-12):874-6. doi: 10.1515/znc-2000-11-1204.

Abstract

A new quinolone alkaloid, megistolactone (1) was isolated from the bark of Sarcomelicope megistophylla. Its structure has been elucidated on the basis of MS and NMR data. From a biogenetic point of view, this compound should be considered as an oxidation product of 1,2,3,4-tetra-O-subsituted acridone alkaloids, which are also present in the bark.

MeSH terms

  • 4-Butyrolactone / analogs & derivatives
  • 4-Butyrolactone / chemistry*
  • 4-Butyrolactone / isolation & purification
  • Alkaloids / chemistry*
  • Alkaloids / isolation & purification
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quinolones / chemistry*
  • Quinolones / isolation & purification
  • Rosales / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Quinolones
  • megistolactone
  • 4-Butyrolactone