Chemical constituents in immature fruits of Momordica charantia
- VernacularTitle:苦瓜化学成分的研究
- Author:
Hui PAN
;
Yuqing ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Momordica charantia L.;
macroporous absorption resin;
momordicosides
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the chemical constituents in the immature fruits of Momordica charantia. Methods Isolation and purification were carried out by macroporous absorption resin and silica gel, and compounds were identified and elucidated by spectral and chemical methods. Results Ten compounds were obtained from alcohol extract and five of them were determined as germanicyl acetate (Ⅰ), aglycone of momordicoside Ⅰ (Ⅱ), aglycone of momordicoside L (Ⅲ), charantin (Ⅳ), and ?-sitosterol (Ⅴ). Conclusion For all the first time, compound Ⅰ is found in the plants of Momordica L., compound Ⅱ is found as novel natural product in this plant, and compound Ⅲ is found in China.
