(3R,6R,12R,20S,24S)-3,6,12-Triacetyl-20,24-epoxydammarane-3,6,12,25-tetraol
2011
Crystal Structure of a Compound from Panax quinquefolium
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Guo Huan-Mei, Wang Liang, Wang Nan, Zhang Jiang-Feng, Meng Qing-Guo
Primary Institution: Weifang University
Hypothesis
The study investigates the crystal structure of (3R,6R,12R,20S,24S)-3,6,12-Triacetyl-20,24-epoxydammarane-3,6,12,25-tetraol derived from Panax quinquefolium.
Conclusion
The crystal structure of the compound was successfully determined, revealing specific conformations of its rings and hydrogen bonding interactions.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound was derived from a known medicinal plant, Panax quinquefolium.
- X-ray crystallography was used to determine the structure of the compound.
- The study provides insights into the molecular conformation and interactions within the crystal.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at a special compound from a plant and figured out how its tiny parts are arranged in a crystal.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized from 20(S)-protopanaxatriol and characterized using X-ray crystallography.
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