Avocadofurans and Their Tetrahydrofuran Analogues: Comparison of Growth Inhibitory and Insecticidal Activity
摘要:
The importance of the double bonds in the furan ring of avocadofurans with relation to their insecticidal activity was examined. The insecticidal activity of two naturally occurring avocadofurans, 2-(pentadecyl)furan and 2-(heptadecyl)furan, was compared to the toxicity of five tetrahydrofurans with alkyl chains at position 2 and varying side chains from 14 to 18 carbons. We found that eliminating the sites of unsaturation in the furan ring of avocadofurans significantly reduced the detrimental effects on the mortality and growth of the generalist insect herbivore Spodoptera! exigua. In 7-day bioassays, S. exigua larvae were significantly more affected when fed a diet containing avocadofurans as compared to a larvae fed diet treated with the analogous tetrahydrofurans. Although larvae fed with the tetrahydrofurans showed reduced growth as compared to controls, larval mortality was not significantly increased. We conclude that the double bonds in the furan ring of avocadofurans play an important role in their insecticidal effects.
A highly efficient one‐pot transformation of readily accessible furans into 4‐hydroxy‐2‐cyclopentenones in H2O, using singlet oxygen as oxidant, has been developed.
Novel insecticidal compounds, specifically avocadofurans and triolein, isolated from specialized idioblast cells of the avocado. Avocadofurans, 2-(tetradecyl)furan, 2-(pentadecyl)furan, 2-(hexadecyl)furan, 2-(heptadecyl)furan, 2-(octadecyl)furan, 2-(1E-pentadecenyl)furan, 2-(1Z-pentadecenyl)furan, 2-(8Z,11Z-heptadecadienyl)furan, and the triglyceride triolein possessing an insecticidal activity inhibiting larval growth. Insecticidal formulations suitable for control of S. exigua pest.
LIPIDIC FURAN, PYRROLE, AND THIOPHENE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF ATROPHIC VAGINITIS
申请人:Avoscience, LLC
公开号:US20170312246A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
Provided herein are lipidic furan, pyrrole, and thiophene compounds, compositions, and methods using such compounds and compositions for the treatment of atrophic vaginitis. Specifically, the invention includes administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I, I′, or I″, or a pharmaceutically acceptable composition, salt, isotopic analog, prodrug, or combination thereof, to a subject suffering from atrophic vaginitis.
Disclosed herein is a method for making oleofuran compounds according to formula 3
from a furan aldehyde or ketone and a fatty alcohol. The method comprises combining the furan compound and the fatty acid in the presence of a first catalyst to form an intermediate compound, and exposing the intermediate compound to hydrogen in the presence of a second catalyst to form the oleofuran compound. The hydrogen may be either hydrogen gas or hydrogen provided by a hydrogen donor.
Lipidic Furan, Pyrrole, and Thiophene Compounds for Treatment of Cancer, Neurological Disorders, and Fibrotic Disorders
申请人:Avoscience, LLC
公开号:US20140309274A1
公开(公告)日:2014-10-16
Compounds, methods, and compositions are provided for the treatment of cancer, neurological disorders, and fibrotic disorders. Specifically, the invention includes administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I, II, or III, or a pharmaceutically acceptable composition, salt, isotopic analog, prodrug, or combination thereof, to a subject suffering from a cancer, neurological disorder, or fibrotic disorder.