A vast array of natural organic compounds, the products of primary and secondary metabolism, occur in plants. The purpose of this dictionary is to provide basic information, including structural formulae, on plant constituents,
with emphasis on those that are biologically active. This text profiles over 3000 substances from phenolics and alkaloids through carbohydrates and plant glycosides to oils and triterpenoids. For each substance, the author presents the trivial name, synonyms, structural type, chemical structure showing stereochemistry, molecular weight and formula, natural occurrence, biological activity and commercial or other use.
Key references are provided for each class and subclass. It
also reviews antifungal agents, with CAS numbers wherever possible, for all compounds to provide ready access to the original literature.
Edited by:
Herbert Baxter,
J.B. Harborne,
Gerald P. Moss,
J.B. Harborne,
Gerald P. Moss
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 219mm,
Spine: 55mm
Weight: 2.000kg
ISBN: 9780748406203
ISBN 10: 0748406204
Pages: 986
Publication Date: 16 December 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
GENERAL INTRODUCTION, KEY TO DICTIONARY ENTRIES, PART I Carbohydrates and Lipids, PART II Nitrogen-containing Compounds (excluding Alkaloids), PART III Alkaloids, PART IV Phenolics, PART V Terpenoids, Subject Index, Species Index
Basant Puri, Anne Hall, Herbert Baxter, J.B. Harborne, Gerald P. Moss
Reviews for Phytochemical Dictionary: A Handbook of Bioactive Compounds from Plants, Second Edition
"""... an excellent primary source to alert one to known bioactivity in a group of compounds. It should be a much used text in any laboratory where the discovery and study of biologically active compounds is important."" - Biochemical Systematics and Ecology - ""... its acquistion for any group dealing reglarly with phytochemicals would be a good investment."" - Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology - ""... invaluable for those of us involved in reading the vast literature concerning plant natural products ... a delightful volume which certainly deserves a place in the office of every phytochemist."" - Phytochemical Analysis"