Dihydrochalcones with radical scavenging properties from the leaves of Syzygium jambos

Nat Prod Res. 2007 May 20;21(6):551-4. doi: 10.1080/14786410601132238.

Abstract

Chemical investigation of the dichloromethane extract of the leaves of Syzygium jambos furnished three dihydrochalcones, phloretin 4'-O-methyl ether (2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxydihydrochalcone) (1), myrigalone G (2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-3'-methyldihydrochalcone) (2), and myrigalone B (2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-3,5'-dimethyldihydrochalcone) (3) with radical scavenging properties towards the DPPH radical by spectrophotometric method.

MeSH terms

  • Chalcones / chemistry*
  • Chalcones / pharmacology*
  • Free Radical Scavengers / chemistry*
  • Free Radical Scavengers / pharmacology*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phloretin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Phloretin / chemistry
  • Phloretin / pharmacology
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Syzygium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Chalcones
  • Free Radical Scavengers
  • myrigalone B
  • Phloretin