1 Introduction 1.1 Brief introduction 1.2 Biosynthesis of natural compounds 1.3 Extraction and isolation methods 1.4 The methods of structure research References 2 Saccharides and Glycosides 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Stereochemistry of monosaccharide 2.3 Classification of saccharides and glycosides 2.4 Chemical properties of saccharides 2.5 Cleavage of glycosidic bond 2.6 The NMR properties of saccharides 2.7 The structure determination of saccharide chain 2.8 The extraction and isolation of saccharides and glycosides References 3 Phenylpropanoids 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Biosynthesis pathway 3.3 Phenylpropionic acid 3.4 Coumarins 3.5 Lignans References 4 Quinones 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Biosynthesis pathway 4.3 Structure types 4.4 Physicochemical properties 4.5 Extraction and isolation 4.6 Spectral characteristic 4.7 Bioactivities 4.8 Example of structure elucidation References 5 Flavonoids 5.1 Structure category of flavonoids 5.2 Physical, chemical properties, and color reaction 5.3 Extraction and isolation 5.4 Identification and structure characterization of flavonoids 5.5 Biological activity of flavonoids References 6 Terpenoids and Volatile Oils 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Structure types and representation 6.3 Physicochemical properties of terpenoids 6.4 Extraction and isolation of terpenoids 6.5 Structure elucidation of terpenoids 6.6 Volatile oils References 7 Triterpenoids and Their Glycosides 7.1 Introduction
7.2 Biosynthesis pathway 7.3 Structure types 7.4 Physicochemical properties 7.5 Extraction and isolation 7.6 Spectral characteristics 7.7 Bioactivities 7.8 Examples of structure elucidation References 8 Steroids and Their Glycosides 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Steroidal saponins 8.3 C2 steroids 8.4 Cardioactive glycosides 8.5 Extraction and separation of steroids References 9 Alkaloids 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Biosynthesis pathway 9.3 Structure types 9.4 Physicochemical properties 9.5 Extraction and isolation 9.6 Spectral characteristic 9.7 Bioactivities 9.8 Examples of structure elucidation References 10 Marine Natural Products 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Macrolides 10.3 Polyesters 10.4 Peptides 10.5 C15 acetogenins 10.6 Prostaglandin analogues 10.7 Sterols 10.8 Specific examples of marine products research References Index