5% HPLC Citrus Extract-Limonoids,Limonin,Dictam-nolactone

Molecular formula: C₂₆H₃₀O₈

Molecular weight: 470.53

Physicochemical properties: light brownish green and white crystalline powder

Content: 5-98%

Effect: 

Limonoids and other similar compounds are the main reason for the bitter taste of citrus fruits. They are generally concentrated in citrus fruits, especially in seeds. Limonoids have many biological activities, such as anti-tumor, insect antifeeding, antiviral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypnotic, etc., which can enhance the activity of glutathione transferase (GST) in the small intestine mucosa and liver by 3-4 times, thus inhibiting the carcinogenic effect of chemical carcinogens, which can be used as functional food additives, insecticides, feed additives, etc.