Review: Econdary Metabolites of , a Thymelaeaceae Genus

Overview

Journal Mini Rev Org Chem

Publisher Bentham Science Publishers

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2018 Mar 6

PMID 29503600

Citations 11

Authors

Alfinda Novi Kristanti

Mulyadi Tanjung

Nanik Siti Aminah

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Abstract

Background: Aquilaria, a genus belonging to the Thymelaeaceae, produces fragrant resinous agarwood, also known as eaglewood, which has been used as incense since old times. The intense fra-grance is the result of the presence of a wide variety of secondary metabolites.

Objective: This genus was reported contained sesquiterpenes, chromones, flavonoids, benzophenones, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, and lignans.

Conclusion: Here, we review the different secondary metabolites that have been identified in Aquilaria to show their diversity and to allow comparison with other Thymelaeaceae genera.

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