Benzo[ b]naphtho[2,1- d]furans and 2-Phenylnaphthalenes from Streblus usambarensis

J Nat Prod. 2023 Apr 28;86(4):1010-1018. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00051. Epub 2023 Apr 12.

Abstract

Three new benzo[b]naphtho[2,1-d]furans, usambarins A-C (1-3), five new 2-phenylnaphthalenes, usambarins D-H (4-8), a new flavan (9), and a new phenyl-1-benzoxepin (10) as well as two known compounds (11 and 12) were isolated from the extract of the stem and roots of Streblus usambarensis (Moraceae). The structures were deduced using NMR spectroscopic and mass spectrometric analyses, and those of compounds 1 and 4 were confirmed by X-ray crystallography. Usambarin D (4) demonstrated moderate antibacterial activity (MIC 9.0 μM) against Bacillus subtilis, while none of the tested compounds were effective against Escherichia coli.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Furans* / chemistry
  • Furans* / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Molecular Structure
  • Moraceae* / chemistry
  • Plant Roots

Substances

  • Furans
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents