Euphorbia antisyphilitica residues as a new source of ellagic acid

In this study, a new source of ellagic acid (EA) is reported. Euphorbia antisyphilitica or “candelilla” was used to extract phenolic dilactone. Cereous layers and fibrous tissue were analyzed. A completely randomized experimental design with a treatment factorial arrangement was employed. The factor...

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Published in:Chemical papers 2010, Vol.64 (4), p.528-532
Main Authors: Ascacio-Valdés, Juan A., Aguilera-Carbó, Antonio, Martínez-Hernández, José L., Rodríguez-Herrera, Raúl, Aguilar, Cristóbal N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
candelilla
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry/Food Science
ellagic acid
Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc
extraction
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Medicinal Chemistry
Short Communication
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Summary:In this study, a new source of ellagic acid (EA) is reported. Euphorbia antisyphilitica or “candelilla” was used to extract phenolic dilactone. Cereous layers and fibrous tissue were analyzed. A completely randomized experimental design with a treatment factorial arrangement was employed. The factors considered were: plant/extracting agent ratio, extraction temperature and time. Candelilla wax does not contain EA. Temperature and the ratio plant/extracting agent were determinant during the EA extraction process. Around 20 mg of free EA per gram of fibrous tissue were found. Residues of candelilla are a good source of EA.
ISSN:0366-6352
1336-9075
1336-9075
DOI:10.2478/s11696-010-0034-6