Benzopyranones and Their Sulfate Esters from Pelargonium sidoides

Abstract

Investigation of the benzopyranones from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides led to the identification of 15 benzopyranones, among them the novel compounds 12 and 14. Furthermore, benzopyranones 4 and 15 were detected in Pelargonium sidoides for the first time. Structure determinations were performed by one- and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy. An HPLC system for the discrimination of these benzopyranones has been developed.

Key words

Pelargonium sidoides - Geraniaceae - benzopyranones - sulfate esters - HPLC - isolation

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