PCOG TANNINS AND LIPIDS Flashcards
What are tannins primarily composed of?
A mixture of polyphenols that do not crystallize.
What are the usual sources of tannins?
Barks and stems.
What are some uses of tannins?
Astringent, antidote to alkaloidal poisoning, precipitants, and in the tanning and dyeing industry.
What is a caution associated with tannins?
They can be carcinogenic, such as in the chewing of betel nut.
What are pseudotannins?
Simpler phenolic substances with a molecular weight of around <1,000.
How do pseudotannins differ from true tannins?
Pseudotannins do not precipitate leather but can precipitate gelatin.
What is the molecular weight range of true tannins?
Around 1,000 to 5,000.
What is the significance of molecular size in true tannins?
They must be moderate-sized to effectively crosslink protein molecules.
What are the two classifications of true tannins?
Hydrolyzable tannins and non-hydrolyzable tannins.
What happens to hydrolyzable tannins when treated with 3N HCl?
They are easily hydrolyzed to sugar and phenolic acids.
What color indicates a positive test for tannins with FeCl3?
Blue-black color.
What is the result of the matchstick test for tannins?
A positive result shows a pink or red color.
What are hydrolyzable tannins primarily composed of?
They contain glucose, thus forming glycosides.
How are hydrolyzable tannins classified?
Based on the phenolic aglycones, such as gallotannin and ellagitannin.
What is the aglycone of gallotannin?
Gallic acid.
What distinguishes non-hydrolyzable (condensed) tannins from hydrolyzable tannins?
Non-hydrolyzable tannins contain flavonoids and do not readily hydrolyze to simpler molecules.
What are common sources of non-hydrolyzable tannins?
Cinnamon bark, hamamelis bark, Krameria, male fern roots, cocoa, kola, and areca seed.
What is a characteristic of complex tannins?
They are a hybrid mix of both hydrolyzable and non-hydrolyzable tannins.
What is the scientific name of witch hazel?
Hamamelis virginiana.
What are the uses of witch hazel?
It has astringent and hemostatic properties and is anti-inflammatory.
What is the scientific name of nutgall?
Quercus infectoria.
What causes the formation of nutgall?
The puncture of the insect Cynips tinctoria.
What is the primary use of nutgall?
In the tanning and dyeing industry, as well as an astringent.
What is the scientific name of Pomegranate?
Punica granatum.
What is the primary constituent of Pomegranate?
28% ellagitannin (primarily punicalagin).
What are the uses of Pomegranate?
Astringent, for diarrhea, synergism with antibiotics, potential against herpes and HIV.
What is the scientific name of Cranberry?
Vaccinium macrocarpon.
What is the primary use of Cranberry?
For urinary tract infections.
What is the solubility of Cranberry constituents?
Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerol, dilute alkalis, and acetone
What does the Gelatin Test indicate?
It yields positive for both true tannin and pseudotannin.
What is the significance of the Matchstick Test?
It tests for catechin (pseudotannin) and indicates the presence of non-hydrolysable tannins.
What are general uses of tannins?
Astringent, treatment for burns, protein precipitant, antioxidant, and antidote.
What are the dangers associated with tannins?
Can cause severe central necrosis of the liver (hepatotoxic) and are carcinogenic.
What is the basic unit of lipids?
Triglyceride, formed from three fatty acids and one glycerol.
What are the three kinds of lipids mentioned?
Fixed oils, fats, and waxes.
What is the state of fixed oils at room temperature?
Liquid, except for cocoa butter.
What distinguishes fats from fixed oils?
Fats are saturated and solid at room temperature, while fixed oils are unsaturated and liquid.
What is unique about jojoba oil?
It is the only liquid plant wax.
What does the acid value measure?
The number of mg KOH needed to neutralize the free acids in 1 g of sample.
What does the iodine number indicate?
The degree of unsaturation in fats or oils, measuring the number of double bonds.