An Overview on Two Valuable Natural and Bioactive Compounds, Thymol and Carvacrol, in Medicinal Plants
Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), and carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol) are the main components of the essential oils of some Laminaceae,Verbenaceae and Ranunculaceae members such as oregano, thyme, savory, etc. The formation of thymol and carvacrol is thought to involve hydroxylation of γ-t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medicinal Plants |
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| Online Access: | http://jmp.ir/article-1-1370-en.html |