Ardimerin, a New Dimeric Lactone from the Herb of Ardisia japonica

  • Ryu, Geo-Seek (Regional Research Center and Department of Chemical Technology, Hanbat National University) ;
  • Lee, Soo-Young (Regional Research Center and Department of Chemical Technology, Hanbat National University) ;
  • Kim, Bong-Seok (Department of Chemistry, Cheju National University) ;
  • Ryu, Shi-Yong (Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology) ;
  • Hwang, Hey-Jung (Livechem, INC., Hanbat National University) ;
  • Choi, Byoung-Wook (Regional Research Center and Department of Chemical Technology, Hanbat National University) ;
  • Lee, Bong-Ho (Regional Research Center and Department of Chemical Technology, Hanbat National University) ;
  • Jung, Duk-Sang (Department of Chemistry, Cheju National University)
  • Published : 2002.09.01

Abstract

A new ardimerin (1) was isolated from the herb of Ardisia japonica. Its structure was determined by the elucidation of spectroscopic data and a chemical transformation. Compound (1) showed potent radical scavenging effect on DPPH radical $(IC_{50},\;0.32\;{\m}M)$.

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