cog Unit 3

Citral: Isolation, Identification, and Analysis of Phytoconstituents

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Introduction The study of phytoconstituents, particularly terpenoids like citral, holds immense importance in the field of phytochemistry and natural product pharmacology. Citral is a lemon-scented aldehyde widely distributed in the essential oils of several medicinal and aromatic plants. It is primarily known for its flavoring, fragrance, and therapeutic applications in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical … Read more

Menthol: Isolation, Identification, Analysis of Phytoconstituents

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Introduction of Menthol Menthol, a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol, is one of the most important phytoconstituents found in various species of the Mentha genus, such as Mentha arvensis and Mentha piperita. This biologically active compound is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and oral hygiene industries due to its characteristic cooling and soothing … Read more