Natural Products and Phytochemicals by Botanical Origin

Applications Steviol is an aglycone of the natural sweetener Stevioside (90%, S686730) and is found to be highly mutagenic compared to Stevioside. References Toskulkac, C., et al.: Drug Chem. Toxicol., 20, 31 (1997); Pezzuto, J.M., et al.: P. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 82, 2478 (1985); Matsui, M., et al.: Mutagenesis, 11, 573 (1996); Koyama, E., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 41, 875 (2003)

DL-α-Hydroxymyristic acid is a chiral fatty acid derivative, which is synthesized through chemical processes. It is an α-hydroxy carboxylic acid obtained through the hydroxylation of myristic acid, derived either by chemical synthesis or from natural sources such as coconut oil or palm kernel oil. The mode of action of DL-α-Hydroxymyristic acid involves its ability to disrupt lipid membranes and act as an exfoliating agent due to its α-hydroxy group. This disruption is useful in the study of lipid bilayers and membrane proteins, providing insight into cellular processes. In scientific research, DL-α-Hydroxymyristic acid is utilized for investigating the structure and function of biological membranes. Its characteristics also make it beneficial in the cosmetic industry, where it is used for its exfoliating properties to improve skin texture and appearance. Additionally, its potential antimicrobial activity makes it an attractive candidate for further exploration in pharmaceuticals.

Applications 3-O-Methyl-d3 Quercetin is the labeled analogue of 3-O-Methyl Quercetin (M326545), a metabolite of the flavanoid Quercetin (Q509500) with inhibitory activity on lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of macrophage U937 cells. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Okoko, T. et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 47, 809 (2009); Duenas, M. et al.: Eur. Food Res. Technol., 232, 103 (2011); Marzouk, M. et al.: Phytochem., 52, 943 (1999)

Applications Neomenthol is an essential oil which has potential to prevent or cure stress related diseases. Inhibitory activity in such compounds may improve dimentia, onset of cancer. References Miyazawa, M., Oreo Saiensu, 11, 463 (2011)

Applications Isochlorgenic Acid is shown to provide antioxidant and DNA-protective activities. References Xu, J. et al.: J. Agri. Food Chem., 60, 11625 (2012);