3-bromo-4,5-bis(2,3-dibromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzyl)-l,2-benzenediol (1) is a natural bromophenol isolated from the red algae Rhodomela confervoides that exhibits significant inhibition against protein tyrosine phosph...3-bromo-4,5-bis(2,3-dibromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzyl)-l,2-benzenediol (1) is a natural bromophenol isolated from the red algae Rhodomela confervoides that exhibits significant inhibition against protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B). Based on its activity, we synthesized two new synthetic bromophenols and their methoxy derivatives from vanillin using the structure of natural bromophenol 1 as a scaffold. The structures of these bromophenols were elucidated from H NMR, 13C NMR, and high resolution electron ionization mass spectrometry as 2,3-dibromo-1-(2'-bromo-6'-(3",4"-dimethoxybenzyl)- 3 ',4 '-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,5 -dimethoxybenzene (2), 2,3-dibromo- 1 -(2 '-bromo-6'-(2 "-bromo-4",5 "-dimethoxy- benzyl)-3',4'-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,5-dimethoxybenzene (3), 3,4-dibromo-5-(2'-bromo-6'-(2"-bromo-4",5"- dihydroxybenzyl)-3',4'-dihydroxybenzyl)pyrocatechol (4) and 3,4-dibromo-5-(2'-bromo-6'-(3",4"- dihydroxybenzyl)-3',4'-dihydroxybenzyl)pyrocatechol (5). PTP1B inhibition activities of these compounds were evaluated using a colorimetric assay, and compounds 3 and 4 demonstrated interesting activity against PTP1B.展开更多
Non-a-tocopherols are hydroxymethylated and hydrogenated to produce α-tocopherol in one pot process by simultaneously reacting with paraformaldehyde and hydrogen in the presence of catalysts of benzenesulfonic acid a...Non-a-tocopherols are hydroxymethylated and hydrogenated to produce α-tocopherol in one pot process by simultaneously reacting with paraformaldehyde and hydrogen in the presence of catalysts of benzenesulfonic acid and 5% Pd/C in an autoclave. Effects of various operation conditions have been studied. The preferable reaction conditions are: temperature 180 ℃ to 200 ℃, pressure 5.0 MPa, acid concentration 0.5 g/100 ml ethanol, mass ratio of Pd/C to tocopherols 7.1 g/100 g, and reaction time 5.0 h. A product with α-tocopherol content of 80% was obtained by using a raw material with a total tocopherols content of 80.54%. The conversion of non-α-tocopherols is almost 100%, and the mole yield of a-tocopherol is more than 90%.展开更多
Aim To study the chemical composition of Opuntia dillenii Haw. Methods Manykinds of chromatogra-phy methods were used in the isolation procedure, while the structures ofisolated compounds were determined on the aids o...Aim To study the chemical composition of Opuntia dillenii Haw. Methods Manykinds of chromatogra-phy methods were used in the isolation procedure, while the structures ofisolated compounds were determined on the aids of NMR and MS spectral analysis. Result Three newcompounds, together with 14 known compounds, were isolated form the 80% ethanolic extract of itsstems. Conclusion The three new compounds, opuntioside Ⅰ (2), 4-ethoxyl-6-hydroxymethyl-α-pyrone(3) and kaempferol 7-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), were characterized.展开更多
An increase in the demand for natural additives has shifted the attention from synthetic to natural antioxidants. Antioxidative components from pomegranate peel were extracted by using different solvents like methanol...An increase in the demand for natural additives has shifted the attention from synthetic to natural antioxidants. Antioxidative components from pomegranate peel were extracted by using different solvents like methanol, ethanol, acetone, chloroform and ethyl acetate. All the extracts were tested for Total phenolic content (TPC) and the methanol which proved to be best in extracting the phenolic compounds was used to assess the antioxidant property by using different methods like Diphenyl piridyl picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), Relative reducing power (RRP), Beta carotene bleaching and Ferric thiocyanate (FTC). The antioxidant activity (AA) of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) was compared with Butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT) and Butylated hydroxyl anisole (BHA). The methanolic extract was examined by Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS) and the spectra showed the presence of different phenolic compounds. The extracts were tested for their efficiency in preventing rancidity of Refined Bleached Deodorized Soybean oil (RBDSBO) in comparison with BHT and control at 200 ppm concentration. The PPE proved to be best in preventing rancidity. Owing to the present results, the studies can further be extended to exploit the PPE for application into different food products.展开更多
In the storage of Radix Ophiopogonis, browning often happens to cause potential risk with regard to safety. Previously few reports investigate the browning of Radix Ophiopogonis. In this research, the causes and mecha...In the storage of Radix Ophiopogonis, browning often happens to cause potential risk with regard to safety. Previously few reports investigate the browning of Radix Ophiopogonis. In this research, the causes and mechanisms of the browning of Radix Ophiopogonis were preliminarily elucidated. Content determination by high-performance liquid chromatogra- phy (HPLC) and spectrophotometry, enzyme activity determination by colorimetry, and morphological observation by electron mi- croscopy were performed in the present study. Uniform design and three-dimensional response surfaces were applied to investigate the relationship between browning and storage factors. The cortex cell wall of browned Radix Ophiopogonis was ruptured. Compared with the normal Radix Ophiopogonis, cellulase and polyphenol oxidase enzymes were activated, the levels of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), total sugars, and reducing sugars were increased, while the levels of polysaccharides and methylophiopogonanone A were de- creased in browned Radix Ophiopogonis. The relationship between the storage factors and degree of browning (Y) could be described by following correlation equation: Y= - 0.625 4 + 0.020 84 × X3 + 0.001 514×X1×x X2 - 0.000 964 4 × X2 × X3. Accompanied with browning under storage conditions, the chemical composition of Radix Ophiopogonis was altered. Following the activation of cellulase, the rupture of the cortex cell wall and the outflow of cell substances flowed out, which caused the Radix Ophiopogonis tissue to become soft and sticky. The main causes of the browning were the production of 5-HMF, the activation of polyphenol oxidase, Maillard reactions and enzymatic browning. Browning could be effectively prevented when the air relative humidity (HR), temperature, and moisture content were under 25% RH, 12 ℃ and 18%, respectively.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Major Research Program of China"The Creation for Significant Innovative Drugs"(No.2009ZX09103-148)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong(No.BS2009YY011)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao(No.10-3-4-8-2-JCH)the Program of Qingdao Shinan District(No.2009-HY-2-14)
文摘3-bromo-4,5-bis(2,3-dibromo-4,5-dihydroxybenzyl)-l,2-benzenediol (1) is a natural bromophenol isolated from the red algae Rhodomela confervoides that exhibits significant inhibition against protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B). Based on its activity, we synthesized two new synthetic bromophenols and their methoxy derivatives from vanillin using the structure of natural bromophenol 1 as a scaffold. The structures of these bromophenols were elucidated from H NMR, 13C NMR, and high resolution electron ionization mass spectrometry as 2,3-dibromo-1-(2'-bromo-6'-(3",4"-dimethoxybenzyl)- 3 ',4 '-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,5 -dimethoxybenzene (2), 2,3-dibromo- 1 -(2 '-bromo-6'-(2 "-bromo-4",5 "-dimethoxy- benzyl)-3',4'-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,5-dimethoxybenzene (3), 3,4-dibromo-5-(2'-bromo-6'-(2"-bromo-4",5"- dihydroxybenzyl)-3',4'-dihydroxybenzyl)pyrocatechol (4) and 3,4-dibromo-5-(2'-bromo-6'-(3",4"- dihydroxybenzyl)-3',4'-dihydroxybenzyl)pyrocatechol (5). PTP1B inhibition activities of these compounds were evaluated using a colorimetric assay, and compounds 3 and 4 demonstrated interesting activity against PTP1B.
文摘Non-a-tocopherols are hydroxymethylated and hydrogenated to produce α-tocopherol in one pot process by simultaneously reacting with paraformaldehyde and hydrogen in the presence of catalysts of benzenesulfonic acid and 5% Pd/C in an autoclave. Effects of various operation conditions have been studied. The preferable reaction conditions are: temperature 180 ℃ to 200 ℃, pressure 5.0 MPa, acid concentration 0.5 g/100 ml ethanol, mass ratio of Pd/C to tocopherols 7.1 g/100 g, and reaction time 5.0 h. A product with α-tocopherol content of 80% was obtained by using a raw material with a total tocopherols content of 80.54%. The conversion of non-α-tocopherols is almost 100%, and the mole yield of a-tocopherol is more than 90%.
文摘Aim To study the chemical composition of Opuntia dillenii Haw. Methods Manykinds of chromatogra-phy methods were used in the isolation procedure, while the structures ofisolated compounds were determined on the aids of NMR and MS spectral analysis. Result Three newcompounds, together with 14 known compounds, were isolated form the 80% ethanolic extract of itsstems. Conclusion The three new compounds, opuntioside Ⅰ (2), 4-ethoxyl-6-hydroxymethyl-α-pyrone(3) and kaempferol 7-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), were characterized.
文摘An increase in the demand for natural additives has shifted the attention from synthetic to natural antioxidants. Antioxidative components from pomegranate peel were extracted by using different solvents like methanol, ethanol, acetone, chloroform and ethyl acetate. All the extracts were tested for Total phenolic content (TPC) and the methanol which proved to be best in extracting the phenolic compounds was used to assess the antioxidant property by using different methods like Diphenyl piridyl picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), Relative reducing power (RRP), Beta carotene bleaching and Ferric thiocyanate (FTC). The antioxidant activity (AA) of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) was compared with Butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT) and Butylated hydroxyl anisole (BHA). The methanolic extract was examined by Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS) and the spectra showed the presence of different phenolic compounds. The extracts were tested for their efficiency in preventing rancidity of Refined Bleached Deodorized Soybean oil (RBDSBO) in comparison with BHT and control at 200 ppm concentration. The PPE proved to be best in preventing rancidity. Owing to the present results, the studies can further be extended to exploit the PPE for application into different food products.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.30672603&30901956)the "111 Project" from the Ministry of Education of China and the State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs of China(No.11-2-07)+1 种基金Key Projects in the National Science&Technology Pillar Program during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan Period(2006BAI-09B05-6)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(IRT0973)
文摘In the storage of Radix Ophiopogonis, browning often happens to cause potential risk with regard to safety. Previously few reports investigate the browning of Radix Ophiopogonis. In this research, the causes and mechanisms of the browning of Radix Ophiopogonis were preliminarily elucidated. Content determination by high-performance liquid chromatogra- phy (HPLC) and spectrophotometry, enzyme activity determination by colorimetry, and morphological observation by electron mi- croscopy were performed in the present study. Uniform design and three-dimensional response surfaces were applied to investigate the relationship between browning and storage factors. The cortex cell wall of browned Radix Ophiopogonis was ruptured. Compared with the normal Radix Ophiopogonis, cellulase and polyphenol oxidase enzymes were activated, the levels of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), total sugars, and reducing sugars were increased, while the levels of polysaccharides and methylophiopogonanone A were de- creased in browned Radix Ophiopogonis. The relationship between the storage factors and degree of browning (Y) could be described by following correlation equation: Y= - 0.625 4 + 0.020 84 × X3 + 0.001 514×X1×x X2 - 0.000 964 4 × X2 × X3. Accompanied with browning under storage conditions, the chemical composition of Radix Ophiopogonis was altered. Following the activation of cellulase, the rupture of the cortex cell wall and the outflow of cell substances flowed out, which caused the Radix Ophiopogonis tissue to become soft and sticky. The main causes of the browning were the production of 5-HMF, the activation of polyphenol oxidase, Maillard reactions and enzymatic browning. Browning could be effectively prevented when the air relative humidity (HR), temperature, and moisture content were under 25% RH, 12 ℃ and 18%, respectively.