Commiphoratones A and B, Two Sesquiterpene Dimers from Resina Commiphora

Org Lett. 2018 Apr 20;20(8):2220-2223. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00561. Epub 2018 Mar 27.

Abstract

Two sesquiterpene dimers, commiphoratones A (1) and B (2), were isolated from Resina Commiphora. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic, computational, and crystallographic methods. Compounds 1 and 2 represent an unusual pattern of dimerization between two types of sesquiterpenes. Moreover, compound 1 has a saddle shape. The plausible biosynthetic pathway for 1 and 2 is presented. Bioassay showed that 1 and 2 significantly block lipid metabolism in a concentration-dependent manner.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't