Six new constituents from the roots of Erythrina variegata

Chem Biodivers. 2004 Jul;1(7):1101-8. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.200490082.

Abstract

Three new isoflavonoids, eryvarins M-O (1-3), two new 2-arylbenzofurans, eryvarins P and Q (4 and 5), and a new 3-aryl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran, eryvarin R (6), together with three known compounds, were isolated from the roots of Erythrina variegata. The structures of these compounds were established by spectroscopic analysis. Eryvarin R (6) is an unusual 3-aryl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran derivative with a formyl (CHO) group. Eryvarin Q (5) showed potent antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

MeSH terms

  • Erythrina*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / isolation & purification*
  • Plant Roots*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts