Title of article :
Phytochemical studies on syzygium aromaticum linn
Author/Authors :
Begum, Sabira University of Karachi - International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Pakistan , Sara University of Karachi - International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Pakistan , Siddiqui, Bina Shaheen University of Karachi - International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Pakistan , Khatoon, Rasheeda Jinnah University for Women, Pakistan , Aftab, Faryal Jinnah University for Women, Pakistan
Abstract :
Seven compounds have been isolated and characterized from Syzygium aromaticum namely oleanolic acid lactone (1),ß-sitosterol (2),nigricin (3),flavaellagic acid (4),2a- hydroxyoleanolic acid (5),3ß-hydroxy-11- oxo-olean-12-en-28-oic acid (6) and ß-sitosterol 3-O-ß- D-glucopyranoside (7). Compounds 1,3,4 and 6 are reported for the first time from the genus Syzygium whereas compounds 2,5 and 7 are known constituents from this source.
Keywords :
Isoflavonoid and ellagic acid derivative , Myrtaceae , Steroids , Syzygium aromaticum , Triterpenes
Journal title :
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
Journal title :
Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
