Withanolides from Physalis coztomatl

Phytochemistry. 2015 Jan:109:147-53. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2014.10.012. Epub 2014 Nov 8.

Abstract

Six withanolides (1-6), as well as two known withanolides (physachenolide D 7 and withanoside VI 8), were isolated from the aerial parts of Physalis coztomatl (Solanaceae). Structural elucidations of 1-6 were achieved through 2D NMR and other spectroscopic techniques, while the structure of 1 was confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis. In addition, the stereochemical orientation of the 17-hydroxy group in withanolides was discussed in relation to (13)C NMR shifts of C-12, 13, 14 and 16. Such analysis established that coagulansin A contains a 17α-hydroxy moiety rather than the reported 17β-hydroxy functionality, and has been revised accordingly.

Keywords: Coagulansin A; Physacoztolide; Physalis coztomatl; Solanaceae; Structure revision; Withanolide.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Physalis / chemistry*
  • Withanolides / chemistry*
  • Withanolides / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Withanolides