List of articles in "Chemical Substance" category - Page 771

Stearidonic acid (SDA) is an ω-3 fatty acid sometimes called moroctic acid. It is biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid by the enzyme delta-6-desaturase. Natural sources of this fatty acid are the […]

Fraipontite is a zinc aluminium silicate mineral with a formula of (ZnAl)3(SiAl)2O5(OH)4.It is a member of the kaolinite-serpentine mineral group and occurs as an oxidation product of zinc deposits. It […]

Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) is a 20-carbon ω−6 fatty acid. In physiological literature it is given the name 20:3 (ω−6). DGLA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and three […]

Zeatin is a plant hormone derived from the purinebase called adenine. Zeatin belongs to the family of plant-growth hormones called cytokinins and was discovered in immature corn kernels from the […]

Vicine is an alkaloid glycoside found in fava beans. Vicine is toxic causing the disease favism in individuals who have a hereditary loss of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Divicine is […]

Phytofluene is a carotenoid pigment with an orange color found naturally in tomatoes and other vegetables. It is the second product of carotenoid biosynthesis. It is formed from phytoene in […]

β-hexachlorocyclohexane (β-HCH) is an organochloride which is one of the isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). It is a byproduct of the production of the insecticide lindane (γ-HCH). It is typically constitutes […]

Trifluoroiodomethane also referred to as trifluoromethyl iodide is a halomethane with the formula CF3I. It is an experimental alternative to Halon 1301 (CBrF3) in unoccupied areas [1]. It would be […]

Cycloartenol is an important type of stanol found in plants. It is also found in dandelion coffee.The biosynthesis of cycloartenol starts from the triterpenoid squalene. It is the first precursor […]

Cyclopamine (11-deoxojervine) is a naturally occurring chemical that belongs to the group of steroidal jerveratrum alkaloids. It is a teratogen isolated from the corn lily (Veratrum californicum) that causes usually […]