Aquisinoids A and B: Two New Sesquiterpenoid‐Benzaldehyde Hybrids From Aquilaria Sinensis
Abstract
ABSTRACT Two previously undescribed sesquiterpenoid‐benzaldehyde hybrids, aquisinoids A ( 1 ) and B ( 2 ), were isolated from agarwood of Aquilaria sinensis . Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis, single‐crystal x‐ray diffraction, and electronic circular dichroism calculations. Structurally, both compounds feature a polycyclic core formed by connecting a prezizaane‐type sesquiterpenoid unit with a p ‐hydroxybenzaldehyde moiety via a 1,3‐dioxolane bridge. Compounds 1 and 2 exhibited moderate inhibition on nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced RAW 264.7 macrophages, with IC 50 values of 22.4 and 26.7 µM, respectively.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Wood and Agarwood Research
Natural Compound Pharmacology Studies
Marine Sponges and Natural Products
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemistry & Biodiversity
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- e71113–e71113
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN