Abstract
Invasive species are currently a world menace to the environment, although the study of their chemistry may provide a means for their future beneficial use. From a study of Portuguese Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. five known compounds were isolated: lupeol, 3β-Z-coumaroyl lupeol, 3β-E-coumaroyl lupeol (dioslupecin A), kolavic acid 15-methyl ester and vomifoliol (blumenol A). Their structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and as a result some corrections are made to their previous13 C NMR assignments. Cytotoxicity of 3β-E-coumaroyl lupeol (dioslupecin A) and kolavic acid 15-methyl ester was evaluated against HCT116 human colorectal cancer cells although biological activity was not evident.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2698 |
Journal | Plants |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- Acacia melanoxylon
- Cytotoxicity
- HCT116 human colorectal cancer cells
- Invasive species
- Terpenoids