Title of article
Chemical Constituents and Antioxidant activity of Cinnamomum microphyllum
Author/Authors
Norazah, M.A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Malaysia , Rahmani, M. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Malaysia , Khozirah, S. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Malaysia , Ismail, H.B.M. university of malaya - Centre for Foundation Study in Sciences, Malaysia , Sukari, M.A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Malaysia , Ali, A.M. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Department of Biotechnology, Malaysia , Ee, G.C.L. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Malaysia
From page
263
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270
Abstract
The extract of Cinnamomum microphyllum showed strong antioxidant activity when it was tested against auto-oxidation of linoleic acid, superoxide, and DPPH radical scavenging activity. Further detailed investigations of the plant constituents and bioactivity studies led to the isolation and identification of known compounds consisting of three lignans, a coumarin, an ester and β-sitosterol. The structures of the compounds were determined using detailed spectroscopic analysis. The lignans were found to possess a significant antioxidant activity when tested against the three assay systems.
Keywords
Cinnamomum microphyllum , pinoresinol , syringaresinol , medioresinol , antioxidant
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
Record number
2562519
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