HPLC analysis of flavonoids and secoiridoids in leaves of Ligustrum vulgare L. (Oleaceae)

J Agric Food Chem. 2000 Sep;48(9):4091-6. doi: 10.1021/jf9913256.

Abstract

Identification and quantification of flavonol glycosides and secoiridoids was carried out on leaves of Ligustrum vulgare L. (Oleaceae) by means of HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS analysis. In addition to previously reported secoiridoids (oleuropein, ligustaloside A, ligustaloside B, and ligstroside) four kaempferol glycosides (kaempferol 3-O-glucoside 7-O-rhamnoside, kaempferol 3, 7-O-dirhamnoside, kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside, and kaempferol 3-O-glucoside) and two quercetin glycosides (quercetin 3-O-glucoside 7-O-rhamnoside and quercetin 3,7-O-dirhamnoside) were present in leaves of L. vulgare L. Although secoiridoids accounted for nearly the 76% of the total leaf polyphenols content (with ligustaloside A as the main component), kaempferol glycosides were also accumulated in the leaves of L. vulgare L. to a relatively high extent (23%). Contribution of quercetin derivatives was minor under our experimental conditions. Our findings suggest that flavonol glycosides may have a central role in both the ecology and the biology of L. vulgare L.

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods*
  • Flavonoids / analysis*
  • Glucosides / analysis*
  • Iridoids
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plants / chemistry*
  • Pyrans / analysis*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Glucosides
  • Iridoids
  • Pyrans