procyanidin trimers. We have already reported a stereoselective synthesis of catechin trimer derivative using equimolar condensation. However, synthesis of epicatechin trimer using equimolar condensation has not been reported yet. In this article, we wish to report total synthesis of procyanidin C2 (1) and the recent progress of the synthesis of procyanidin C1 (2) via equimolar condensation between dimeric
Extensive high-resolution reverse 2D NMR analysis for the structural elucidation of procyanidin oligomers
作者:Laurence Balas、Joseph Vercauteren
DOI:10.1002/mrc.1260320703
日期:1994.7
The structures of the procyanidin dimers catechin‐(4α–8)‐catechin and catechin‐(4α–6)‐catechin were proved by spectroscopic means. To distinguish between the two possible interflavanoid linkages, it is necessary to assign all the quaternary aromatic carbon signals. How these assignments can be made through two‐dimensional NMR spectroscopy is described.
Proanthocyanidin polymers, oligomers, and the structurally related monomer (+)-catechin were labeled by incorporation of radioactive precursors in shoots of willow tree (Salix caprea L.). [1-C-14]-Acetate and [U-C-14]-phenylalanine precursors were fed through the cut stems or petioles of leaves. Optimization of several parameters such as the nature and origin of the plant material, leaf maturity, nature, and quantity of radioactive precursor applied and the duration of metabolism led to incorporation yields of 3.2% and to specific activities of 500 mu Ci/g. Detailed characterization of the products (polymerization degree, procyanidin/prodelphinidin ratio, specific activities) and purification by chromatography are reported. Some sugars bound to radiolabeled proanthocyanidin polymers were removed by enzymic treatment with a mixture of glycosidases. A radioactive purity close to 100% and specific activities suitable for bioavailability studies were obtained.
Oligomeric flavan-3-ols from medicinal willow bark