Phenolic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
PPO catecholase activity
A
o diphenol into o quinone
2
Q
PPO cresolase activity
A
Monophenol to o-diphenol
3
Q
Why do anthocyanins do not oxidize
A
Because glycosilation hinders the oxidation
4
Q
Why do proanthocyanidins not oxidize
A
They are usually the product of oxidation