Carnosol is a
phenol
Phenol (also known as carbolic acid, phenolic acid, or benzenol) is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula . It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile and can catch fire.
The molecule consists of a phenyl group () ...
ic
diterpene
Diterpenes are a class of terpenes composed of four isoprene units, often with the molecular formula C20H32. They are biosynthesized by plants, animals and fungi via the HMG-CoA reductase pathway, with geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate being a primary ...
found in the
herb
Herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distingu ...
s
rosemary
''Salvia rosmarinus'' (), commonly known as rosemary, is a shrub with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers. It is a member of the sage family, Lamiaceae.
The species is native to the Mediterranean r ...
(''Rosmarinus officinalis'') and Mountain desert sage (''
Salvia pachyphylla'').
It has been studied in-vitro for anti-cancer effects in various cancer cell types.
See also
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Carnosic acid
Carnosic acid is a natural benzenediol abietane diterpene found in rosemary ('' Salvia rosmarinus'') and common sage (''Salvia officinalis''). Dried leaves of rosemary and sage contain 1.5 to 2.5% carnosic acid.
Carnosic acid and carnosol, a de ...
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List of phytochemicals in food
The following is a list of phytochemicals present in foods.
Terpenoids (isoprenoids)
Carotenoids ( tetraterpenoids)
''Carotenes''
orange pigments
* α-Carotene – to vitamin A: carrots, pumpkins, maize, tangerine, orange
* β-Carote ...
References
Diterpenes
Catechols
Lactones
Phenanthrenes
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