Terpenoids: Structure, Biogenesis, and Distribution
Recent Advances in Phytochemistry
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1973
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: V. C. Runeckles, T. J. Mabry
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 0 6 5 9 - 2
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 6 1 2 4 0 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 2 0 0 2 - 4
Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, Volume 6: Terpenoids: Structure, Biogenesis, and Distribution covers the advances in the chemistry and biochemistry of terpenoids, and the use of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRecent Advances in Phytochemistry, Volume 6: Terpenoids: Structure, Biogenesis, and Distribution covers the advances in the chemistry and biochemistry of terpenoids, and the use of information regarding the occurrence of such compounds in genetics and population ecology. The book discusses the applications of physical methods to some structural and stereochemical problems in terpenes and steroids; novel sesquiterpenes isolated in composites; and the chemistry and biogenesis of the quassinoids (Simaroubolides). The text then describes the recent developments in the biosynthesis of plant triterpenes; the mechanisms of indole alkaloid biosynthesis, recognition of intermediacy and sequence by short-term incubation; and the biochemistry and physiology of lower terpenoids. The genetic and biosynthetic relationships of monoterpenes; and the confirmation of a clinal pattern of chemical differentiation in Juniperus virginiana from terpenoid data obtained in successive years are also encompassed. Botanists, biochemists, and people involved in the study of phytochemistry will find the book invaluable.
List of Contributors
Preface
Applications of Physical Methods to Some Structural and Stereochemical Problems in Terpenes and Steroids
Introduction
Reexamination of Products of Benzoyl Chloride Reaction with d-Pulegone
Applications of Physical Methods to Steroid Problems
Bibliography
References
Novel Sesquiterpenes Isolated in Compositae
Introduction
Compounds Extracted from Compositae
References
Chemistry and Biogenesis of the Quassinoids ( Simaroubolides)
Introduction
Isolation and Structure of Various Simaroubaceae Bitter Constituents
Chemical and Physical Properties of the Quassinoids
Correlations of Some Quassinoids
Biosynthesis
References
The Biogenesis of Sesquiterpene Lactones of the Compositae
Introduction
The C-ll, C-12, and C-13 Atoms of the Lactone Ring
The Introduction of Oxygen at C-6 and C-8
Oxidative Formation of a Primary Lactonic Precursor
Elaboration to Higher Oxidation States
Rearrangements to Pseudoguaianolide Structures
Stereochemical Conditions for C-4 Methyl → C-5 Methyl Rearrangement
Summary
References
Recent Developments in the Biosynthesis of Plant Triterpenes
Introduction
The First Cyclic Precursor of Plant Sterols
Routes from Cycloartenol to Phytosterols
Removal of Methyl Groups at C-4 and C-14 in Phytosterol Biosynthesis
Mechanisms of Alkylation at C-24
Pentacyclic Triterpene Hydrocarbons
Onocerin Biosynthesis
Conclusions
References
Mechanisms of Indole Alkaloid Biosynthesis. Recognition of Intermediacy and Sequence by Short-Term Incubation
Introduction
Uptake of DL-Tryptophan-2-14C
From Vincoside to the Corynanthé Alkaloids
The Corynanthé-Strychnos Relationship
Aspidosperma and Iboga Alkaloids
Rearrangement of the Mevalonate-Derived Segment
References
Biochemistry and Physiology of Lower Terpenoids
Introduction
Hemiterpenes
Mono- and Sesquiterpenes
Morphology of Secretory Structures
Conclusions
Note Added in Proof
References
Genetic and Biosynthetic Relationships of Monoterpenes
Introduction
The Monoterpenes of F1 Generations
The Monoterpenes of F2 Generations
Genetic Analysis of Monoterpenes
Discussion
References
Confirmation of a Clinal Pattern of Chemical Differentiation in Juniperus virginiana from Terpenoid Data Obtained in Successive Years
Introduction
Population Data
Chemical Analysis
Characterization
Clustering Technique
Statistical Significance of Clustering Results
Results and Interpretations
Summary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1973
- No. of pages (eBook): 254
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483206592
- Hardback ISBN: 9780126124064
- eBook ISBN: 9781483220024
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