Two New Antibacterial Naphtho[2,3-b]Furans from the Dry Distillation Products of Tobacco Stem Bark
摘要
In this study, two new naphtho[2,3-b]furans (1 and 2), together with five known naphthalene analogues (3–7), were isolated from the dry distillation products of tobacco stem bark. Their structures were determined by means of HR-ESI-MS and extensive 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies. Compounds 1 and 2 were evaluated for their antibacterial activities against five pathogenic strains (Staphylococcus aureus (SEA), Escherichia coli (EPEC), Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS), Bacillus subtilis (QST713), and Proteus spp.). Interestingly, compounds 1 and 2 exhibited notable antibacterial activity with a bacteriostatic diameter in the range of 17.0 ± 1.6–25.8 ± 2.5 mm against the above strains, while most of the bacteriostatic diameters are higher than that of the positive control. In addition, the potential values for 1 and 2 used as an antiseptic agent were also evaluated, indicating that they have potential value for use as an antiseptic agent for cigarette tipping paper.