ISSN:
0018-019X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The Absolute Configuration of Iridals and Cycloiridals of Different OriginNatural irones are known to occur in enantiomeric forms within Iris oils of different origin. They are formed by oxidative degradation of the cycloiridals (C31-triterpenoids) found in rhizomes of various Iris species. The absolute configuration of iridals from different varieties is determined by ozonolysis of the triterpenoids and comparison of their degradation products with authentic samples of known configuration. It is shown that the initial cyclization of squalene resulting in the formation of a monocyclic seco-ring-A iridal has the same stereo-chemical course throughout all Iris species studied. The subsequent cyclization of the homofarnesyl side chain of the iridals, however, produces cycloiridals with enantiomeric irone moieties within different subspecies of the sword lilies.
Additional Material:
1 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hlca.19890720213
