Tithoniamarin and tithoniamide: a structurally unique isocoumarin dimer and a new ceramide from Tithonia diversifolia

Nat Prod Res. 2006 Jul 20;20(9):842-9. doi: 10.1080/14786410500462892.

Abstract

Tithoniamarin (1), a new isocoumarin dimer and a new ceramide, named tithoniamide (2a), have been isolated from Tithonia diversifolia, in addition to the known beta-sitosterol and beta-sitosterol glucopyranoside. The structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic and chemical evidence. Preliminary studies showed that 1 has antifungal and herbicidal activities against Microbotryum violaceum and Chlorella fusca.

MeSH terms

  • Asteraceae / chemistry*
  • Ceramides / chemistry
  • Ceramides / isolation & purification*
  • Ceramides / pharmacology
  • Flowers / chemistry
  • Isocoumarins / chemistry
  • Isocoumarins / isolation & purification*
  • Isocoumarins / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Optical Rotation
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Ceramides
  • Isocoumarins