ACT 6: TERPENOIDS, RESINS, TANNINS Flashcards
- hydrocarbons of plant origin and refer to the oxygenated, hydrogenated, and dehydrogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- originates from the mixture of ___________ in ___________
- only limited to a class of terpenoid compounds called ________
- also the building blocks of ___________, joined together in a head-to-tail fashion.
- isomeric hydrocarbons (C10H16) in turpentine oil
- monoterpene hydrocarbon (C5H8)2
- isoprene units
TERPENOIDS
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- generally colorless compounds and are lighter than water
- boiling point is between the range of 150-180 °C.
- optically active liquids (few terpenoids are solid) and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
- The pleasant-smelling parts of the plants like flowers, leaves, stems, bark, wood, and fruits are due to some volatile oils known as ______________
- essential oils
TERPENOIDS
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- chief constituents of essential oils are terpenoids having atoms up to _____.
- located in the __________ of plant cells.
- Essential oils are sometimes present in _______________ on the leaf surface, whereas carotenoids are mainly associated with __________in leaves and __________ in petals.
_____ & ___________ are primarily found in gums and resins. Some triterpenoids are also present in the animal kingdom.
- C15
- cytoplasm
- special glandular cells
- chloroplast; chromoplast
- Di- and triterpenoids
The ambergris contains a terpene called ________ and _________.
ambroxan and ambrinol
- lipid-soluble pigments widely distributed in all plants, including bacteria.
- Carotenoids are either unsaturated hydrocarbon form or their oxygenated derivatives known as _________.
- Crocin obtained from ____________ is the only water-soluble carotenoid present in plants.
a. Hydrocarbons: _________ & __________
b. Xanthophylls: ________, ________, _________
- xanthophylls
- Crocus sativus
a. Carotenes and Lycopene
b. Zeaxanthin, Capsanthin, and Lutein
TETRATERPENOIDS (carotenoids)
- odorous, volatile principles of plant and animal sources.
- produce their characteristic odor when these oils evaporate when exposed to air, hence known as _________ or ________.
- represent the essence of active constituents of the plant, hence also known as _________.
volatile or ethereal oils
essential oils
- Chemically derived from terpenes (mainly ______ & ______) and their oxygenated derivatives
- soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents, practically insoluble in water, and lighter than water (Clove oil is heavier).
- possess characteristic odor and have a high refraction index
- Most of them are optically active.
- colorless liquids, but when exposed to air and direct sunlight, these become darker due to ________.
- Unlike _______, volatile oils do not leave permanent grease spots on filter paper.
- not saponified with alkalis.
(mainly mono and sesquiterpene)
oxidation
fixed oils
VOLATILE OIL
Volatile oils are secreted in special structures like duct cells, schizogenous or lysogenous glands, trichomes, and vittae.
Volatile oils are commonly found in families like:
- Lamiaceae: _________
- Apiaceae: ________, ________, ________, _________
- Lauraceae: _________
- Asteraceae: ________
- Zingiberaceae: ________, _______
- Myrtaceae: ________, ________
- Poaceae: ___________
- Peppermint
- Coriander, Fennel, Caraway, Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Marigold
- Cardamom, Ginger
- Clove, Eucalyptus
- Lemon grass
- poorly defined chemically but are more related to each other in their physical properties and appearance.
- amorphous mixtures of essential oils, oxygenated products of ______, and _________.
- obtained as ________ from plants and considered the end product of _________.
- terpenes, carboxylic acids
- exudates
- metabolism
RESINS
- generally solid or semi-solid amorphous products of complex chemical nature and usually insoluble in water but soluble in an organic solvent like alcohol, volatile oils, fixed oils, benzene, and ether.
- also complex mixtures of several compounds;
- _________ units are the fundamental building blocks of all true resins.
- These are non-crystallizable translucent masses that soften and melt on heating and burn with smoky flames on ignition.
- denser than water and contain a large number of carbon atoms
isoprene (C5H8)
resin
- occur in different secretory structures like resin cells (_____), Schizo or Schizolysogenous ducts or cavities (_______), and glandular hairs (_______).
- sources include gymnosperms (present in the family Pinaceae (Pinus sp.) known as ________ and ________ mainly composed of hydrocarbons) and angiosperms which may include the following
families: - Cucurbitaceae: ________
- Fabaceae: ________
- Dipterocarpaceae: ________
- Burseraceae: ________
- Apiaceae: ________
- Zingiberaceae: ______ & ______
- Cannabinaceae: ________
- Convovulaceae: ________
- used in mummification during the embalming process
- Ginger; Pinus sp.; Cannabis
- Colophony and Tar-
Colocynth
Tolu Balsam
Gurjan Balsam
Myrrh
Asafoetida
Ginger and Turmeric
Cannabis
Jalap
- myrrh
RESINS
classifications of resins
ON THE BASIS OF THEIR…
- FORMATION
a. physiological resins
b. pathological resins - CHEMICAL NATURE
a. resin acids
b. resin alcohols
c. resin phenols (resinotannols)
d. ester resins
e. resenes - OCCURENCE WITH OTHER SECONDARY METABOLITES
a. oleoresins
b. gum resin
c. oleogum resins
d. glycoresins
e. balsams
- ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FORMATION
a. PHYSIOLOGICAL RESINS
b. PATHOLOGICAL RESINS
- formed as a normal product of metabolism without making injury to the plants and mainly present in specialized cells like:
Schizogenous glands: _________
Secretion cells: _________
Oil glands: _________
Oil ducts: _________
Copaiba
Ginger
Clove
Apiaceae fruits
PHYSIOLOGICAL RESINS
- formed due to a wound, injury, or abnormal circumstances on the plant and produce a number of resin ducts.
- ______, ______, ______, ______
- Benzoin, Colophony, Balsams, Aloe resin
PATHOLOGICAL RESINS
- ON THE BASIS OF CHEMICAL NATURE
a. RESIN ACIDS
b. RESIN ALCOHOLS
c. RESIN PHENOLS (RESINOTANNOLS)
d. ESTER RESINS
e. RESENES