A pair of 3-epimeric physalins from Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii

J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2008 Sep-Oct;10(9-10):881-5. doi: 10.1080/10286020802144735.

Abstract

A pair of new 3-epimeric steroids possessing a rare 13,14-seco-16,24-cycloergostane skeleton, 3alpha-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4,7-didehydrophysalin B (1), and 3beta-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4,7-didehydrophysalin B (2) were isolated from the 60% EtOH extract of the stems and leaves of Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii. Their structures were characterized on the basis of spectral evidence.

MeSH terms

  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Physalis / chemistry*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plant Stems / chemistry
  • Secosteroids / chemistry*

Substances

  • 3alpha-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-4,7-didehydrophysalin B
  • Lactones
  • Secosteroids