Yodhathai Thebtaranonth, Thai organic chemist (Bangkok 15 September 1943 –

Gave the first example of a triple conjugated addition process

With C. Thanupran & C. Thebtaranonth. Stereospecific triple Michael addition. Tetrahedron Lett. 27(20):2295-8, 1986 (first example of a triple conjugated addition process)

With S. Sawadjoon, P. Kittakoop, K. Kirtikara, V. Vichai & M. Tanticharoen. Atropisomeric myristinins: selective COX2 inhibitors and antifungal agents from Myristica cinnanomea. J. Org. Chem 67(16):547-05, 2002 (first reported naturally occurring atropisomeric flavans)

With M. Isaka, J. Punya, Y. Lertwerawat & M. Tanticharoen. Antimalarial activity of macrocyclic trichothecenes isolated from the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria. J. Nat. Products 62(2):329-31, 1999 (first isolation of roridin E actetate from nature)

CONTRIBUTIONS / BIBLIOGRAPHY

Organic Chemistry

With P. Preedasuriyachai, P. Charoonniyomporn, O. Karoonnirun & T. Thongpanchang. A novel one-pot synthesis of derivatives of aryldioxins and aryldithiins. Chem. Inform. 45(7):1343-6, 2004

With S. Ekthawatchai, J. Lertvorachon, P. Meesowpan, T. Thongpanchang, Y. Yuthavong et al. An environmentally friendly, low cost, one-pot synthesis of artemisitene. Chem. Inform. 34(38), 2003

With N. Saesaengseerung & T. Vilaivan. An efficient synthesis of 1-aqryl-4,6dianmino-1,2dihydro-1,3,5triazines. Synthetic Comm. 32(14):2089-100, 2002

With W. Chamchang, V. Prankprakma, B. Tarnchompoo & C. Thebtaranonth. A modified synthesis of alkylidene-1,3 dithianes. Synthesis 7:579-80, 1982

With T. Siwapinyoyos. A novel route to α-methylenecyclopentenones: a high yield synthesis of methylenomycin B. J. Organ. Chem. 47(3), 1982

Phytochemistry and other Natural Products

With N. Vongvanich, P. Kittakoop, P. Charoenchai, S. Intamas & K. Danwisetkanjana. Combretastatins D3 and D4, new macrocyclic lactones from Getonia floribunda. Planta Medica 71(2):191-3, 2005

With P. Vongvilai, M. Isaka, P. Kittakoop, P. Srikitikulchai, P. Kongsaeree & S. Prabpai. Isolation and structure elucidation of enniatins L, M1, M2 and N. Novel hydroxy analogs. Helvetica Chimica Acta 87(8):2066-73, 2005

With M. Isaka, N. Rugseree, P. Maithip, P. Kongsaeree & S. Prabpai. Hirsutellones A-E, antimycobacterial alkaloids from the insect pathogenic fungus Hirsutella nivea. Chem. Inform. 36(42), 2005

With S. Apisantiyakom, P. Kittakoop, T. Manyum, K. Kirtikara & J. bremner. Novel biologically active bibenzyls from Bauhinia saccocalyx Pierre. Chem. Biodiversity 1(11):1694-01, 2004

With S. Jongrungruangchok, P. Kittakoop, B. Yongsmith, R. Bavovada, S. Tanasupawat & N. Lartpornmatulee. Azaphilone pigments from a yellow mutant of the fungus Monascus kaoliang. Phytochemistry 65(18):2569-75, 2004

With Seephonkai, M. Isaka, P. Kittakoop & U. Boonudomlap. A novel ascochlorin glycoside from the insect pathogenic fungus Verticillium hemipterigenum. J. Antibiotics 57(1):10-6, 2004

With P. Kittakoop, S. Nopichdi, N. Thongon & P. Charoenchai. Bauhinoxepins A(I) and B(II): new antimycobacterial dibenzo(b,f)oxepins from Bauhinia saccocalyx. Chem. Inform 35(28), 2004

With M. Chinworrungsee, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, P. Maithip & S. Supothina. Isolation and structure elucidation of a novel antimalarial macrocyclic polylactone menisporopsin A, from the fungus Menisporopsis theobromae. J. Natur. Products 67(4):689-92, 2004

With C. Thawai, P. Kittakoop, S. Tanasupawat, K. Suwanborirux & K. Sriklung. Micromonosporin A, a novel 24-membered polyene lactam microlide from Micromonospora sp. isolated from peat swarm forest. Chem Biochem. 1(4):640-5, 2004

With A. Puntumchai, P. Kittakoop, S. Rajvirrongit, S. Vimuttipong & K. Likhitwitayawuid. Lakoochins A and B, new antimycobacterial stilbene derivatives from Artocarpus lakoocha. J. Natur. Prod. 67(3):485-6, 2004

With P. Vongvilai, M. Isaka, P. Kittakoop, P. Srikitikulchai & P. Kongsaeree. Ketene acetal and spiroacetal constituents of the marine fungus Aigialus parvus. J. Natur. Products 67(3):457-60, 2004

With C. Nilanonta, M. Isaka, R. Chanphen, N. Thongorn & M. Tanticharoen. Unusual emniatins produced by the insect pathogenic fungus Verticillium hemipterigenum: isolation and studies on precursor-directed biosynthesis. Tetrahedron 59(7):1015-20, 2003

With C. Nilanonta, M. Isaka, P. Kittakoop, J. Saenboonrueng, V. Rukachaisirikul & P. Kongsaere. New diketopiperazines from the entomopathogenic fungus Verticillium hemipterigenum. J. Antibiotics 56(7):647-51, 2003

With M. Chinworrungsee, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, R. Chanphen & Y. Thebtaranonth. Halorosellins A and B, unique isocoumarin glucosides from the marine fungus Halorosellinia oceanica (2003)

With M. Isaka, C. Suyarnsestakorn, P. Kongsaeree & M. Tanticharoen. Aigialomycins A-E, new resorcyclic macrolides from the marine mangrove fungus Aigialus parvus. J. Org. Chem. 67(5):1561-6, 2002

With D. Arthan, J. Svasti, P. Kittakoop, D. Pittayakhajonwut & M. Tanticharoen. Antiviral isoflavonoid sulphate and steroidal glycosides from the fruits of Solanum torvum. Phytochem. 59(4):459-63, 2002

With N. Vongvanich, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, S. Trakulnaleamsai, S. Vimuttipong & M. Tanticharoen. Hirsutellide A, a new antimycobacterial cyclohexadepsipeptide from the entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella kobayasii. J. Nat. Products 65(9):1346-8, 2002

With P. Pittayakhajonwut, M. Theerasilp, P. Kongsaere, A. Rungrod & M. Tanticharoen. Pughiinin, a sesquiterpene from the fungus Kionochaeta pughii BCC3878. Planta Med. 68(1):1017-9, 2002

With M. Isaka, P. Kongsaeree & M. Tanticharoen. Structures of cordypyridones A-D, antimalarial N-hydroxy and N-methoxy-2-pyridones from the the insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps nipponica. J. Org. Chem. 66(14):4803-8, 2001

With M. Isaka, A. Tosukhowong, K. Rukseree, K. Danwitsetkanjana & M. Tanticharoen. Phomoxanthones A and B, novel xanthone dimers from the endophytic fungus Phomopsis species. J. Nat. Products 64(8):1015-8, 2001

With M. Chinwoorrungsee, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, A. Rungrod & M. Tanticharoen. Antimalarial halorosellinic acid from the marine fungus Halorosellinia oceanica. Bioorg. Medic. Chem. Letters 11(15):1965-9, 2001

With P. Seephonkai, M. Isaka, P. Kittakoop, S. Trakulnaleamsai, R. Rattanajak & M. Tanticharoen. A new tropolone from the insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps sp. BCC1681. J. Antibiotics 54(9):751-2, 2001

With S. Boonphong, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, P. Palittapongarnpim, A. Tosukhowong, K. Danwisetkanjana & M. Tanticharoen. A new antimycobacterial, 3-β-acetoxy-15-α-22-dihydroxyhopano from the insect pathogenic fungus Aschersonia tubulata. Planta Medica 67(3):279-81, 2001

With S. Boonphong, P. Kittakoop, M. Isaka, D. Pittayakhajonwut & M. Tanticharoen. Multiplolides A and B, new antifungal 10-membered lactones from Xylaria multiplex. J. Nat. Products 64(7), 2001

With P. Kittakoop, S. Wanasith, P. Watts, J. Kramyu & M. Tanticharoen. Potent antiviral potamogetonyde and potamogetonol, new furanoid labdane diterpenes from Potamogeton malayanus. J. Nat. Products 64(3):385-8, 2001

With N. Vongvanich, P. Kittakoop, J. Kramyu & M. Tanticharoen. Phyllanthusols A and B, cytotoxic norbisabolane glycosides from Phyllanthus acidus Skeels. J. Org. Chem. 65(17):5420-3, 2000

With M. Isaka & M. Tanticharoen. Cordyanhydrides A and B. Two unique anhydrides from the insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps pseudomilitaris. Tetrahedron Lett. 41(10):1657-60, 2000

With C. Thebtaranonth, S. Wanauppathamkul & Y. Yuthavong. Antimalarial sesquiterpenes from tubers of Cyperus rotundus structure of 10,12-peroxycalamenene, a sesquiterpene endoperoxide. Phytochemistry 40(1):125-8, 1995

With S. Kamchowongpaisan, C. Nilanonta, B. Tarnchompuo, C. Thebtaranonth, Y. Yuthavong, P. Kongsaere & J. Clardy. An antimalarial peroxide from Annomum krervanh Pierre, Tetrahedron Lett. 36(11):1821-4, 1995

With W. Naengchomnong, P. Wiriyachitra, K.T. Okamoto& J. Clardy. Isolation and structure determination of four novel diterpenes from Jatropha curcus. Tetrahedron Lett. 27(22):2439-42, 1986

With T. Flegel, V. Meevootisom, Z.Q. Tai & J. Clardy. A new naphthaquinone antibiotic from a new species of yeast. J. Antibiotics 37(4):325-9, 1984

With G.R. Schulte, M. Kodpinid & C. Thebtaranonth. Studies on highly oxidized cyclohexanes. Constitution of a new key metabolic intermediate. Tetrahedron Lett. 23(42):4303-4, 1982

With Y. Jenkitkasemwong & N. Wajirum. An alternative approach to α-methylene. Lactone. Tetrahederon Lett. 20(8):1615-8, 1979

With L. Borsub, S. Ruchirawat & S. Sadavongvivad. A new diglucoside from the the antihelminthic berries of Diospyros mollis. Tetrahedron Lett. 17(2):105-8, 1976