Pinocembrin
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[edit] Pinocembrin
Pinocembrin is an antioxidant found in honey. Pinocembrin can only be ingested by consuming honey, but it is also found in propolis, a glue-like sustance produced by bees. Propolis is commonly used by bees to seal cracks found in the beehive.
[edit] Antioxidant Properties
Pinocembrin, like other flavanoids, is a powerful antioxidant obtained from plant sources. Pinocembrin enters honey through the pollen grains and nectar that bees collect from flowers and utilize to make honey.
[edit] Structure and Chemical Properties
The central foundation of pinocembrin(molecular formula C15H12O4) is composed of a double ring structure. Functional groups include 2 hydroxy groups, a phenyl ring, a ketone, and a thiol group.
[edit] External Links
Molecular weight information at: http://www.chemexper.com/
Flavanoids in Honey: http://www.chemsoc.org/ExemplarChem/entries/2001/loveridge/honeyflavonoids.gif
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