3,5,3′-Trihydroxy-4′-methoxy-7-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)flavone
2011

Study of a New Compound from a Chinese Tree

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhu Sheng-Hua, Liu Shao-Qian

Primary Institution: Guangdong Food and Drug Vocational College

Hypothesis

To identify the bioactive ingredients in the leaves of Melicope pteleifolia.

Conclusion

The study successfully isolated a new compound, pteleifolosin C, from the leaves of Melicope pteleifolia.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound pteleifolosin C was isolated from the petroleum ether-soluble fraction of Melicope pteleifolia.
  • The study utilized various extraction and purification techniques to obtain the compound.
  • Melicope pteleifolia is recognized for its medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine.

Takeaway

Researchers found a new substance called pteleifolosin C from a tree in China that is used in traditional medicine.

Methodology

The leaves were extracted with ethanol, fractionated, and purified using chromatography and HPLC.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811005393

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