Pinocembrin

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Pinocembrin is an antioxidant found in honey. Pinocembrin can only be ingested by consuming honey, but it is also found in propolis, a glue-like sustance produced by bees. Propolis is commonly used by bees to seal cracks found in the beehive.

[edit] Antioxidant Properties

Pinocembrin, like other flavonoids , is a powerful antioxidant obtained from plant sources. Pinocembrin enters honey through the pollen grains and nectar that bees collect from flowers and utilize to make honey.

[edit] Structure and Chemical Properties

The central foundation of pinocembrin(molecular formula C₁₅H₁₂O₄) is composed of a double ring structure. Functional groups include 2 hydroxy groups, a phenyl ring, a ketone, and a thiol group.

[edit] External links

Molecular weight information at: http://www.chemexper.com/

Flavanoids in Honey: http://www.chemsoc.org/ExemplarChem/entries/2001/loveridge/honeyflavonoids.gif

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