Two novel terpenoids from the cultured Perovskia atriplicifolia

Abstract Two new terpenoids, named biperovskatone B ( 1 ) and 1α- hydroxyl demethylsalvicanol quinine ( 2 ), were isolated from the cultured Perovskia atriplicifolia . Their structures were elucidated by comprehensive analyses of the MS, IR, 1D and 2D NMR spectra. Compound 1 was a novel diterpenoid dimer, containing two different rearranged 9(10 → 20)-abeoabietane type diterpenoid fragments. Compound 2 was a new icetexane diterpenoid with characteristic ortho -quinone carbonyl groups. Both compounds were assayed for their anti-HBV activity in vitro. Results suggested compounds 1 and 2 showed noticeable anti- anti-HBV activity, inhibiting the replication of HBV DNA with IC 50 values of 10.78 and 8.61 μM, respectively.