Chemistry:Sandaracopimaric acid

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Sandaracopimaric acid
File:Cryptopimaric acid structure.svg
Names
IUPAC name
(1R,4aR,4bS,7R,10aR)-7-ethenyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-3,4,4b,5,6,9,10,10a-octahydro-2H-phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
Other names
  • (-)-sandaracopimaric acid
  • Isodextropimaric acid
  • Pimaradienoic acid
  • (ent)-pimara-8(14),15-dien-19-oic acid
  • sandaracopimarate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ChEMBL
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Properties
C20H30O2
Molar mass 302.458 g·mol−1
Appearance solid
Density 1.05 g/cm3
Melting point 248 °C
Boiling point 413.2 °C
poorly soluble
Hazards
Flash point 198.7±23.4 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Sandaracopimaric acid is a naturally occurring diterpenoid, a class of tricyclic organic compounds derived from plant resins.[1] It is characterized by its role as a plant metabolite and exhibits potential anti-inflammatory properties.[2][3]

Structure

Sandaracopimaric acid features a carboxylic acid group at the position 1 and a vinyl group at the position 7 on a phenanthrene backbone. The compound is a member of the pimaric acids group and also the larger group of resin acids.

The acid is an isomer of 4-epi-sandaracopimaric acid, pimaric acid, continentalic acid, and some other acids. The compound is chiral, with the levorotatory form ((-)-sandaracopimaric acid) being the predominant natural enantiomer.

Synthesis

The structure was identified in 1960 by O. E. Edwards.[4] The total synthesis of the natural enantiomer was achieved in 1968 by A. Afonso et al.[5] The process has 13 steps and starts with testosterone acetate.[6]

Natural occurrence

Sandaracopimaric acid was first isolated in the early 20th century by Henry and by Tschirch and Wolff from the resin of the sandarac tree, native to North Africa.[7][4] It has since been identified in various plant species, including: Ramalina hierrensis, Pinus armandii, Juniperus rigida, Wollemia nobilis, and many others, where it serves as a defense against herbivores.[8]

Sandaracopimaric acid is also found in other resins and terrestrial plants, contributing to their chemical defense mechanisms.

Biological activity

Sandaracopimaric acid demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, notably by reducing contractions in phenylephrine-induced pulmonary arteries.[9] It acts as an inhibitor of GABA receptors and has been studied for potential therapeutic applications in inflammation-related conditions.[3][10][11]

Research suggests roles in plant-herbivore interactions and possible antimicrobial properties, though human clinical applications remain exploratory.

Uses

The acid is commercially available for research as a reference standard and is used in studies of diterpenoid biosynthesis and bioactivity.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Glasby, J. S. (2 July 1991) (in en). Directory Of Plants Containing Secondary Metabolites. CRC Press. p. 913. ISBN 978-0-203-48987-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=lYczBtNeykQC&dq=Sandaracopimaric+acid&pg=PA913. Retrieved 29 January 2026. 
  2. ↑ Yang, Kai; Fei, Chenchen; Gao, Xiang (1 March 2024). "Mechanism exploration of SanShi ShengXin Ointment in the treatment of pressure ulcers based on network pharmacology and molecular docking". Medicine 103 (9): e37390. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000037390. ISSN 1536-5964. PMID 38428859. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sandaracopimaric acid". MedChemExpress. https://www.medchemexpress.com/sandaracopimaric-acid.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Edwards, O.E. (1960). "The Structure of Sandaracopimaric Acid". Canadian Journal of Chemistry 38 (10): 1928–1935. doi:10.1139/v60-096. Bibcode: 1960CaJCh..38..663E. 
  5. ↑ Afonso, A. (1968). "Synthesis of (-)-sandaracopimaric acid". Journal of the American Chemical Society 90 (2): 399–405. doi:10.1021/ja01028a053. Bibcode: 1968JAChS..90.7375A. 
  6. ↑ Nakanishi, Koji; Goto, Toshio; Itô, Shô (22 October 2013) (in en). Natural Products Chemistry: Volume 1. Academic Press. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-4832-1886-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=PKb-BAAAQBAJ&dq=Sandaracopimaric+acid&pg=PA217. Retrieved 29 January 2026. 
  7. ↑ Kenkyūjo (Japan), Rikagaku (1964) (in en). Scientific Papers. Tokyo: Tokyo Institute of Physical and Chemical. p. 21. https://books.google.com/books?id=g4DWAAAAMAAJ&q=Sandaracopimaric+acid. Retrieved 29 January 2026. 
  8. ↑ Comte, G.; Allais, D. P.; Simon, A.; Es-Saady, D.; Chulia, A. J.; Delage, C.; Saux, M. (1 February 1995). "Crystal Structure of Sandaracopimaric Acid, a Lipoxygenase Inhibitor from Juniperus phoenicea". Journal of Natural Products 58 (2): 239–243. doi:10.1021/np50116a012. ISSN 0163-3864. Bibcode: 1995JNAtP..58..239C. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/np50116a012. Retrieved 29 January 2026. 
  9. ↑ "CAS 471-74-9: (-)-Sandaracopimaric acid | CymitQuimica" (in en). https://cymitquimica.com/cas/471-74-9/?srsltid=AfmBOorAE0mnnRf7VeCidK76fjaNH0QaC45opCUR8RaCeSnJ1L8MLZtK. 
  10. ↑ "Sandaracopimaric acid". TargetMol. https://www.targetmol.com/compound/sandaracopimaric_acid. 
  11. ↑ "Sandaracopimaric acid". GLP Bio. https://www.glpbio.com/sandaracopimaric-acid.html. 
  12. ↑ "Sandaracopimaric acid". ChemSrc. https://www.chemsrc.com/en/cas/471-74-9_957955.html. 



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