Two new labdane diterpenes from fresh leaves of Leonurus japonicus and their degradation during drying

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2013;61(5):497-503. doi: 10.1248/cpb.c12-00670.

Abstract

Degradation of the components of Leonurus Herb was examined during drying. Compounds 1 and 2 were detected on TLC at lower temperature, but not at higher temperature. Their chemical structures were determined by spectral methods. They immediately decomposed even at 40°C in chloroform solution. They are believed to be transformed through a retro-aldol reaction. Compounds 1 and 2 have not been previously reported.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Diterpenes / chemistry
  • Diterpenes / isolation & purification*
  • Leonurus / chemistry*
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / isolation & purification*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry*
  • Temperature*

Substances

  • Diterpenes
  • Plant Extracts
  • labdane