What is it about?
A new flavonoid glycoside was isolated from this plant. Its structure was determined on the basis of spectroscopy. The name given to the new compound is Galactobuxin based on the fact that the sugar moiety is galactose.
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Why is it important?
Isolation of new chemical compounds from a medicinal plant.
Perspectives
New compounds are required for drug discovery. Flavonoids and their glycosides are known for their medicinal effect. The study will contribute towards the discovery of new medicines.
Dr Dildar Ahmed
Forman Christian College
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This page is a summary of: Chemical Constituents of Buxus sempervirens, Journal of Natural Products, January 1991, American Chemical Society (ACS),
DOI: 10.1021/np50073a003.
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