Non-terpenoid compounds from Plocamium cartilagineum

Pedro M. Abreu, José M. Galindro, Angela M. Relva, Ana M. Ramos

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Abstract

The isolation and characterization of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and 2-O-α-D-galactopyranosylglycerol (floridoside) from the red alga Plocamium cartilagineum are described. This is the first reported occurrence of PHB in a macroalga.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1601-1603
Number of pages3
JournalPhytochemistry
Volume45
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 1997

Keywords

  • 2-O-α-D-galactopyranosylglycerol
  • Alga
  • Biopolymers
  • Floridoside
  • Glycosides
  • Plocamiaceae
  • Plocamium cartilagineum
  • Poly(β- hydroxybutyrate)

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