Lactones are Cyclic Ester Moieties
Words: 2146 Pages: 7 4859Lactones are cyclic ester moieties widely found in hormones, neurotransmitters, enzymes, plants, foods such as dairy, cosmetics, fragrances, and pharmacological drugs. The medicinal properties of lactones have been extensively investigated, initially through the isolation of natural, plant-based products. Lactone groups can be isolated from natural sources, such as the Asteraceae or Myristicaceae plant families, while synthetic lactones are derived from various reactions. Although today's pharmaceutical empire was established on botanic medicine, synthetic methods have become widely standardized (Shmidt, 2010). Continuous […]