Chalconoids

Chalconoids are a class of organic compounds that are part of the larger group of flavonoids. They are often found in plants and are responsible for a variety of biological activities.

Structure

Chalconoids are characterized by their structure, which consists of two aromatic rings (A and B) connected by a three-carbon α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system.

Biological Activity

Chalconoids have been found to exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. They are also known to interact with a variety of enzymes and proteins, which can influence their biological activity.

Occurrence

Chalconoids are widely distributed in the plant kingdom. They are often found in the fruits, vegetables, roots, and stems of plants, as well as in certain types of fungi and lichens.

Synthesis

The synthesis of chalconoids typically involves the Claisen-Schmidt condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with a phenol.

See Also

• Flavonoid
• Organic compound
• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial
• Anticancer

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