Bioactive Phenolic Compounds and Hydroxy Acids- Classification, Chemistry, Functional Properties and Therapeutic Applications| Chapter 7 | New Innovations in Chemistry and Biochemistry Vol.8

 

 The chemistry, classification, modes of action, functions, and uses of hydroxy acids and phenolic compounds are covered in this chapter. Phenolic compounds are antioxidant-active phytoconstituents found in fruits and vegetables. They are naturally occurring bioactive molecules found in plants. Hydroxy benzoic acids and hydroxy cinnamic acids are two separate types of phenolic acids. Hydroxy acids are found in a variety of forms in fruits, including (alpha)-Hydroxy acids and (beta)-Hydroxy acids. Lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and succinic acid are examples of hydroxy acids that are classed as (alpha)-Hydroxy acids and (beta)-Hydroxy acids. Gallic acid, vanillic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, coumaric acid, ellagic acid, transcinnamic acid, and other phenolic chemicals are classified as hydroxy benzoic acid and hydroxy cinnamic acid in various forms. Phenolic chemicals are secondary metabolites found naturally in plants. They are plentiful in plants and have a wide range of biological activity. They have a significant therapeutic value for a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurological disorders, skin diseases, and a variety of other acute and chronic illnesses. They are therapeutically active and include antioxidants that help to scavenge free radicals. These substances contain active phytoconstituents, which are active ingredients present in a wide variety of plants, fruits, and vegetables. They are more effective against a wide range of ailments and are potent active ingredients found in a wide range of medicinal plants. They are less hazardous and have fewer adverse effects. Through preclinical investigations and human clinical trials, more study is needed to prove the usefulness of these substances and to improve their therapeutic activities.

Author(s) Details:

R. Chandrasekar,
Department of Pharmacognosy, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.


B. Sivagami,
Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, India.


Shaik Asna Hayath,
Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.


N. Sunandha,
Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.


R. Jesline Mercy,
Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.


P. Monica,
Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.


S. Umamaheshwari,
Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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