Pyrolysis Molecule of Torreya grandis Bark for Potential Biomedicine

Publication date: Available online 9 January 2019Source: Saudi Journal of Biological SciencesAuthor(s): Huiling Chen, Xiaochen Yue, Jun Yang, Chunxia Lv, Shuaiwei Dong, Xuefeng Luo, Zhiyong Sun, Ying Zhang, Baoxiang Li, Faping Zhang, Haiping Gu, Yafeng Yang, Qiuling Zhang, Shengbo Ge, Huitao Bi, Dongfang Zheng, Yong Zhao, Cheng Li, Wanxi PengAbstractTorreya grandis is a unique tree species in China. Although full use has been made of the timber, the processing and utilization of the bark has not been effective. In order to explore a new way to utilize the bark of Torreya grandis, a powder of T. grandis bark was prepared and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Differential scanning calorimetry (TG) and pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (PY-GC/MS) revealed many bioactive components in the bark of T. grandis, such as acetic acid, 2-methoxy-4-vinyl phenol, D-mannose, and furfural. These substances have potential broad applications in the chemical industry, biomedicine, and food additives. The chemical constituents of the bark of T. grandis suggest a theoretical basis for the future development and utilization of the bark of T. grandis.
Source: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences - Category: Biology Source Type: research