Two new sesquiterpenoids, 3-oxo-7-hydroxylholosericin A (1) and 1,5;8,12-diepoxy-guaia-12-one (2), together with seven known sesquiterpenoids 3-9, were isolated from Chinese agarwood induced by artificial holing originating from Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg. Their structures were identified by
Five new eudesmane-type sesquiterpenoids (1-5), along with six known ones (6-11), were isolated from Chinese agarwood induced by artificial holing originating from Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg (Thymelaeaceae). The structures of the new sesquiterpenoids were established by spectroscopic methods
As a traditional medicinal herb and valuable natural spice in China, Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg has many significant pharmacological effects. Agarwood is the resinous heartwood acquired from wounded A. sinensis trees, and is widely used in pharmaceuticals owing to its excellent medicinal value.
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