Phenols in Rhododendron primulaeflorum Bur. et Franch.
- Author:
Xian-Li ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. School of Life Science and Engineering
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cannabichromeorcinic acid;
Lyoniside;
Phenol;
Rhododendron primulaeflorum Bur. et Franch.
- From:
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal
2012;47(2):95-97
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To study the phenols in the young branches and leaves of Rhododendron primulaeflorum Bur. et Franch. METHODS: The constituents were separated and purified by chromatographic methods, and their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods and chemical analyses. RESULTS: Eight known phenol compounds, cannabichromeorcinic acid(1), methylorsellinate(2), orsellinic acid(3), orcinol-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(4), 2, 6-dimethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl-1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(5), lyoniside(6), 4, 6-dihydroxy-2-O-(β-D-glucopyran-osyl) acetophenone(7) and 3, 5-dihydroxy-4-O-(β-D-glucopyranosyl) acetophenone(8) were isolated from the plant. CONCLUSION: All of the compounds except compound 2 were isolated from this plant for the first time. Copyright 2012 by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.
