Erosnin
Common NameErosninDescriptionErosnin is found in jicama. Erosnin is a constituent of the yam bean (Pachyrrhizus erosus).Erosnin belongs to the family of Coumestans. These are polycyclic aromatic compounds containing a coumestan…
Asteltoxin
Common NameAsteltoxinDescriptionAsteltoxin is a mycotoxin of Aspergillus stellatus and Emericella varicolorAsteltoxin belongs to the family of Furofurans. These are organic compounds containing a two furan rings fused to each other.Structure…
Gentisein
Common NameGentiseinDescriptionGentisein is found in alcoholic beverages. Gentisein is isolated from Gentiana lutea (yellow gentian) Gentisein belongs to the family of Xanthones. These are polycyclic aromatic compounds containing a xanthene…
(E)-2,4,4-Trihydroxychalcone
Common Name(E)-2,4,4-TrihydroxychalconeDescription(E)-2,4,4-Trihydroxychalcone is found in herbs and spices. (E)-2,4,4-Trihydroxychalcone is a constituent of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) roots.(E)-2,4,4-Trihydroxychalcone belongs to the family of Phenylpropenes. These are compounds containing a phenylpropene moeity,…
Zapotin
Common NameZapotinDescriptionZapotin is found in pomes. Zapotin is a constituent of the bark of Casimiroa edliis (Mexican apple).Zapotin has been shown to exhibit anti-cancer function (PMID 17516860 ).Zapotin belongs to…
Xerocomic acid
Common NameXerocomic acidDescriptionXerocomic acid is found in mushrooms. Xerocomic acid is isolated from Boletus erythropus (dotted-stem bolete) and Gomphidius glutinosus (spike cap) Xerocomic acid belongs to the family of Tyrosols…
Xanthoxylol
Common NameXanthoxylolDescription(-)-Piperitol is found in herbs and spices. (-)-Piperitol is obtained from Zanthoxylum piperitum (Japanese pepper tree) Xanthoxylol belongs to the family of Furofuran Lignans. These are lignans whose structure…
Oryzarol
Common NameOryzarolDescriptionOryzarol is found in cereals and cereal products. Oryzarol is isolated from rice straw(Oryza sativa) Oryzarol belongs to the family of Phenylacetic Acid Derivatives. These are compounds containing a…
Xanthotoxol
Common NameXanthotoxolDescriptionXanthotoxol is found in fats and oils. Xanthotoxol is isolated from Aegle marmelos (bael fruit), Angelica archangelica (angelica) and the seeds of Pastinaca sativa (parsnip) Xanthotoxol belongs to the…
Amyl 2-furoate
Common NameAmyl 2-furoateDescriptionAmyl 2-furoate is used in food flavouringAmyl 2-furoate belongs to the family of Furoic Acid Derivatives. These are organic compounds containing a furoic acid moiety, whose structure is…