Absolute configuration of 2′(R)-acetylmontrifoline and 2′(R)-montrifoline, furoquinolines from the fruits of Teclea nobilis

► Acetylmontrifoline a new furoquinoline has been isolated from Teclea nobilis. ► The absolute configuration of montrifoline and acetylmontrifoline has been determined. ► The antiparasitical activities of T. nobilis furoquinolines have been examined.