Steroidal saponins from fresh stem of Dracaena cochinchinensis

Steroids. 2004 Feb;69(2):111-9. doi: 10.1016/j.steroids.2003.11.004.

Abstract

A further phytochemical investigation on the fresh stem of Dracaena cochinchinensis yielded 18 steroidal saponins. Fourteen of which are new compounds, designated as 25(R,S)-dracaenosides E-H, M, O-Q, dracaenosides I-L, R, and 25(S)-dracaenoside N. Their structures were determined by detailed spectroscopic analysis, including extensive 1D and 2D NMR data, and the result of hydrolytic reaction.

MeSH terms

  • Dracaena / chemistry*
  • Hydrolysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Plant Stems / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Saponins / chemistry
  • Saponins / isolation & purification*
  • Steroids / chemistry
  • Steroids / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Saponins
  • Steroids