Mearnsetin is an
''O''-methylated flavonol. It can be found in ''
Eucalyptus globulus'' and in ''
Elaeocarpus lanceofolius''. The compound has
antioxidative
Antioxidants are Chemical compound, compounds that inhibit Redox, oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce Radical (chemistry), free radicals. This can lead to polymerization and other chain reactions. They are frequently added to indust ...
properties.
Mearnsetin 3,7-dirhamnoside can be found in the fern ''
Asplenium antiquum
''Asplenium antiquum'' is a fern of the group known as bird's-nest ferns. In Japanese it is known by ''ō-tani-watari '' and ''tani-watari''.
Description
''Asplenium antiquum'' is an evergreen fern, 2–3 ft. (60–90 cm). It has b ...
''.
References
O-methylated flavonols
Resorcinols
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