Research Article

Active Compound Identification in Extracts of N. lappaceum Peel and Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity

Table 6

Activities and uses reported for the compounds identified in N. lappaceum peel extracts.

CompoundsActivity or uses

5-Methylfuran-2-carbaldehydeFood additive (flavoring agent) [77]
1,2-BenzenediolPrecursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrance [77]
1,2,3-Benzenetriol (pyrogallol)Cytotoxic effect on human lung cancer cell lines [78], inhibition or retardation of oxidation reactions, effective antiseptic and antipsoriatic agent [79, 80]
3-Hydroxybenzoic acidProduction of glycol benzoates used as plasticizers [77]
Hexadecanoic acid (palmitic acid)Novel therapeutic agents that specifically attack multiple myeloma cells and inhibit HIV-1 infection [55, 81]
Hexadecanoic acid, ethyl esterFood additive (flavoring agent) [77]
Oleic acid methyl esterAdditive for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatment, plasticizers for duplicating inks, rubbers, waxes, chromatographic reference standard [77]
(9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid (linoleic acid)Improving insulin sensitivity and reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes. Anti-inflammatory effects that may alleviate migraine [82, 83]
9-Octadecenoic acid (elaidic acid)Food additive [77]
Beta-tocopherol (vitamin E)Antioxidant [77]
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol isobutyl octyl phthalateAntifungal, antioxidant, and anticancer [84ā€“86]
Hexadecanoic acid, methyl esterAnti-inflammatory [87], antifibrotic [88], biodiesel [89], neuroprotector [90], additive for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, animal feed, and medical research [91]
Hexadecanoic acid, ethyl esterAnti-inflammatory [87], antimicrobial [92], acaricidal [93], and flavoring agent or adjuvant [94]
Octadecanoic acid, methyl ester (methyl stearate)Neuroprotector [90], anti-inflammatory [95], additive for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers [91]
Oleic acid, ethyl esterSolvent, plasticizer, lubricant, hydrophobic agent, flavoring [96]
Octadecanoic acid, ethyl esterFlavoring agent or adjuvant
Diisooctyl phthalatePlasticizer for vinyl, cellulosic, and acrylate resins and synthetic rubber [97]