Coumarin - Wikipedia
Coumarin (/ ˈkuːmərɪn /) or 2H-chromen-2-one is an aromatic organic chemical compound with formula C9H6O2. Its molecule can be described as a benzene molecule with two adjacent hydrogen atoms replaced by an unsaturated lactone ring − (CH)= (CH)− (C=O)−O−, forming a second six-membered heterocycle that shares two carbons with the benzene ring.
Coumarin: Inflammation Fighter or Toxic Danger? - Dr. Axe
2018年11月15日 · Despite its sweet flavor and pleasant aroma, coumarin is a chemical that can have serious effects on health when consumed in high amounts. In fact, high doses have been linked to liver damage, impaired cognitive development and even cancer formation in both animal and human studies.
Coumarin, the illegal chemical causing Americans to miss out …
When studies showed that high levels of coumarin, the flavour compound in tonka beans, were leading to hepatotoxicity in dogs and rats (chemical driven liver damage), the FDA chose to outright ban the beans from commercial use.
Coumarin | C9H6O2 | CID 323 - PubChem
Coumarin is a chromenone having the keto group located at the 2-position. It has a role as a fluorescent dye, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. Coumarin has been reported in Caragana frutex, Eupatorium japonicum, and other organisms with data available. View More...
Coumarin | Natural Sources, Fragrance, Flavoring | Britannica
coumarin, an organic compound having the characteristic odour of new-mown hay, obtainable from the tonka tree (native to Guyana) or by chemical synthesis. It is used in perfumes and flavourings and for the preparation of other chemicals.
Coumarins in Food and Methods of Their Determination - PMC
Coumarin is a natural product with aromatic and fragrant characteristics, widespread in the entire plant kingdom. It is found in different plant sources such as vegetables, spices, fruits, and medicinal plants including all parts of the plants—fruits, roots, stems and leaves.
The delicious flavour with a toxic secret - BBC
2017年6月20日 · Tonka beans contain unusually high levels of the chemical coumarin, which gives them their flavour and is found naturally in hundreds of plants, including grass, lavender and cherries.
Coumarins and Coumarin-Related Compounds in …
In recent years, researchers have focused on the anticancer activity of coumarin and coumarin-derived natural compounds among the large number of phytochemicals, due to their high biological activity and low toxicity.
Coumarin—Synthetic Methodologies, Pharmacology, and …
2024年5月9日 · Coumarins are secondary metabolites made up of benzene and α-pyrone rings fused together that can potentially treat various ailments, including cancer, metabolic, and degenerative disorders. Coumarins are a diverse category of both naturally occurring as well as synthesized compounds with numerous biological and therapeutic properties.
Natural Coumarins: Exploring the Pharmacological Complexity and ...
2021年8月23日 · Coumarins are natural bioactive compounds recognized for their anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, antihypertensive, antituberculous, anticonvulsant, antiadipogenic, and antihyperglycemic pharmacological activities, as well as its antioxidant and neuroprotective actions [13].