Planta Med 1972; 22(5): 54-58
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1099582
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CHROMONES IN ALOE SPECIES – Part II – Aloesone

D. K. Holdsworth
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Papua and New Guinea
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Publication Date:
15 January 2009 (online)

Abstract

Aloesone has been detected in eleven Aloe species. It has been shown to be a 7–hydroxychromone, the tenth naturally occuring simple chromone to be detected. It appears to be the aglycone of aloesin.

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