Total synthesis, structural elucidation and anti-inflammatory activity evaluation of 2-deoxy-3,6-anhydro hexofuranoside derivatives isolated from Sauropus rostratus

The first total synthesis of four 2-deoxy-3,6-anhydro hexofuranoside derivatives, namely sauropunols (A–D), isolated from the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Sauropus rostratus was accomplished. Structures of sauropunols A and B were clearly elucidated and reassigned. The anti-inflammatory activities of sauropunols (A–D) as well as the synthetic intermediates were evaluated, which is valuable for further structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies on this class of natural products.