Efficient synthesis of kinsenoside and goodyeroside a by a chemo-enzymatic approach

Molecules. 2014 Oct 22;19(10):16950-8. doi: 10.3390/molecules191016950.

Abstract

Kinsenoside (1) and goodyeroside A (2), two naturally occurring stereoisomers with diverse biological activities, have been synthesized efficiently by a chemo-enzymatic approach with a total yield of 12.7%. The aglycones, (R)- and (S)-3-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone, were prepared from D- and L-malic acid by a four-step chemical approach with a yield of 75%, respectively. These butyrolactones were then successfully glycosidated using β-D-glucosidase as a catalyst in a homogeneous organic-water system. Under the optimized enzymatic conditions, the yields of kinsenoside and goodyeroside A in the enzymatic steps both reached 16.8%.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 4-Butyrolactone / analogs & derivatives*
  • 4-Butyrolactone / chemical synthesis
  • 4-Butyrolactone / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Furans / chemical synthesis*
  • Glucosidases / metabolism*
  • Monosaccharides / chemical synthesis*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • 3-glucopyranosyloxybutanolide
  • 3-hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone
  • Furans
  • Monosaccharides
  • goodyeroside A
  • Glucosidases
  • 4-Butyrolactone