在自然界中存在的几种萜烯中,香茅醛,一种单萜醛,值得强调的是它的生物学特性已经在许多研究中指出。这项工作旨在对其生物学特性进行文献综述。香茅醛是Cymbopon属植物精油中的重要化合物。除了被用作香气中的香料成分外,香水,和化妆品,它也用作合成(-)-薄荷醇的中间体。各种研究已经证明了香茅醛作为抗菌化合物的潜力,特别是抗葡萄球菌和大肠杆菌。香茅醛还具有对几种真菌的抗真菌特性,特别是念珠菌属的真菌。研究发现香茅醛也有杀虫作用,杀螨,抗寄生虫,麻醉,抗病毒,抗氧化剂,抗伤害性,心脏保护,抗高血压药,抗炎,抗糖尿病药,和抗癌特性。
Among the several terpenes existing in nature,
Citronellal, a monoterpene aldehyde, deserves to be highlighted for its biological properties that have been pointed out in numerous studies. This work aimed to conduct a literature review on its biological properties.
Citronellal is a prominent compound in the essential oils of Cymbopogon genus plants. Apart from being employed as a fragrance ingredient in aromas, fragrances, and cosmetics, it is also used as an intermediate in synthesising (-)-menthol. Various studies have demonstrated
Citronellal\'s potential as an antibacterial compound, particularly anti-Staphylococcus and Escherichia bacteria.
Citronellal also has antifungal properties against several fungi, especially fungi of the genus Candida. The studies found showed that
Citronellal also has insecticidal, acaricidal, antiparasitic, anaesthetic, antiviral, antioxidant, antinociceptive, cardioprotective, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.