A new oleanane triterpene from the leaves of Ficus hirta

Nat Prod Res. 2019 Nov;33(21):3065-3069. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1517122. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

Abstract

Repeated column chromatography of the n-hexane extract of Ficus hirta leaves (Moraceae) led to isolation of a new oleanane triterpene, 3β-hydroxy-11-oxo-olean-12-enyl-3-stearate (1) in addition to three known compounds, taraxerol (2), 3β-acetoxy-11α-methoxy-12-ursene (3) and 3β-acetoxy-11α-hydroxy-12-ursene (4). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods and by comparison with data reported in the literatures.

Keywords: 3β-hydroxy-11-oxo-olean-12-enyl-3-stearate; Ficus hirta; Moraceae; leaves; triterpene.

MeSH terms

  • Ficus / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oleanolic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Oleanolic Acid / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Triterpenes / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Triterpenes
  • oleanane
  • Oleanolic Acid
  • taraxerol