This article throws light upon the top four examples of flavanones. The examples are: 1. Hesperetin 2. Naringenin 3. Eriodictyol 4. Homoeriodictyol. Flavanones Example # 1. Hesperetin: Hesperetin belongs to the flavanone class of flavonoids. Hesperetin, in the form of its glycoside hesperidin, is the predominant flavonoid in lemons and oranges. Sources: Number of citrus juices. Uses: 1. Antioxidant 2. Anti-aromatase [...]
In this article we will discuss about 1. Simple Plant Phenolics 2. Lignin 3. Flavonoids and 4. Tannins. Simple Plant Phenolics: The phenolic compounds which contain basic carbon skeleton as C6, C6 – C1, C6 - C2, C6 - C3 and C6 - C4 are sometimes grouped as simple phenolics. Many of these compounds occur in plants as secondary metabolites [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the structure, distribution and role of isoprenoids (Terpenoids) as secondary metabolites in plants. 1. Monoterpenes (C10): These terpenes contain 10-C atoms and are built up of two iso- preneitnits. There structure may be (i) acyclic, (ii) cyclohexanoid (mono, bi or tricyclic) and (iii) cyclopentanoid. Monoterpenes are chiefly found in resin ducts in leaves, [...]