The identification of phenylpropanoids isolated from the root bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle

Abstract

Chemical investigation of 75% EtOH exact of the root bark of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle led to the isolation and identification of two new phenylpropanoids (1–2), along with six known compounds (3–8). Their chemical structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic data analyses including NMR experiments and HRESIMS analyses, as well as computer-assisted structure elucidation software (ACD/Spectrus Processor). All compounds were evaluated for cytotoxic activities against Hep 3B and Hep G2 cells. Compound 1 and 7 displayed weak cytotoxic activities against the Hep 3B cell line.