A new natural ceramide N-octadecanoyl-phytosphingosine from soft coral Sinularia sp / 中国海洋药物

ABSTRACT

Objective To find new compound from soft corals.Methods The chloroform portion of the soft coral Sinularia sp.was subjected to silica gel to give ceramide(Ⅰ).Results Structure of compound(Ⅰ) was identified as 2S,3S,4R-N-octadecanoyl-phytosphingosine on the bases of spectroscopic(IR,MS,NMR) and chemical analyses.Conclusion Compound(Ⅰ) was a new natural ceramide and its IR, NMR data were reported here for the first time.