Benzophenone derivatives from Garcinia livingstonei and their antioxidant activities

Publication date: December 2016 Source:Phytochemistry Letters, Volume 18 Author(s): Eva Muriithi, Gomotsang Bojase-Moleta, Runner R.T. Majinda Two new benzophenone derivatives 4,3′,4′-trihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxybenzophenone 1 and its glycoside 3′-β-d-glucosyloxy-4,4′-dihydroxy-2,6-dimethoxy-benzophenone 2 were isolated from the twigs and stem wood of Garcinia livingstonei together with twelve known compounds. The antioxidant activity of the isolates and extracts was evaluated. Graphical abstract

Source: Phytochemistry Letters - September 1, 2016 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research