AN UNUSUAL LIGNIN FROM KENAF

Authors
RALPH J
Citation
J. Ralph, AN UNUSUAL LIGNIN FROM KENAF, Journal of natural products, 59(4), 1996, pp. 341-342
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry,"Plant Sciences","Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Journal title
Journal of natural products → ACNP
ISSN journal
01633864
Volume
59
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Pages
341 - 342
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-3864(1996)59:4<341:AULFK>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A novel (possibly unique) lignin isolated from kenaf bast fibers had a high syringyl:guaiacyl ratio, was highly etherified, and was high in beta-ether units with predominantly erythro stereochemistry. Moreover, it was extensively side-chain acetylated (primarily at gamma), implic ating 4-hydroxycinnamyl acetates as monomers in its biosynthesis.