A New Geranylated 2-Arylbenzofuran from Morus alba / 中草药·英文版

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the chemical constituents from the root barks of Morus alba. Methods: Various chromatographic techniques were used to separate the constituents and their structures were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic interpretation. Results: Six compounds were isolated from the root barks of M. alba. The structure of new compound, named as albafuran D (1), was established together with known compounds sanggenon H (2), kuwanon E (3), kuwanon U (4), kuwanon F (5), and benzokuwanon E (6). Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new geranylated 2-arylbenzofuran.