A novel lupene-type triterpenic glucoside from the leaves of Clerodendrum inerme

Nat Prod Res. 2010;24(2):167-76. doi: 10.1080/14786410902975566.

Abstract

A new triterpenic glucoside, lup-1,5,20(29)-trien-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (4), along with three known phytoconstituents: n-octacosane, friedelin and beta-amyrin, has been isolated from the leaves of Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn. (Verbenaceae). Structure elucidation was carried out on the basis of chemical and physical evidence (IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, DEPT and MS spectra). The alcoholic and aqueous extracts of the leaves of C. inerme showed significant antinociceptive activity in analgaesiometer tests.

MeSH terms

  • Clerodendrum / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods*
  • Triterpenes / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts
  • Triterpenes