oleocanthal
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Oleocanthal is a phenylethanoid, or a type of natural phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil. It appears to be responsible for the burning sensation that occurs in the back of the throat when consuming such oil. Oleocanthal is a tyrosol ester and its chemical structure is related to oleuropein, also found in olive oil.
Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 304.131074
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- found in taxon
- Olea europaea
- chemical formula
- C₁₇H₂₀O₅
- canonical SMILES
- CC=C(C=O)C(CC=O)CC(=O)OCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
- isomeric SMILES
- C/C=C(/C=O)\[C@@H](CC=O)CC(=O)OCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
- Commons category
- Oleocanthal
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- Potential biological effects
- Anti-inflammatory
- Beta-amyloid
- Selective cytotoxicity
- Potential medical uses
- See also
- References
- External links
Oleocanthal is a phenylethanoid, or a type of natural phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil. It appears to be responsible for the burning sensation that occurs in the back of the throat when consuming such oil. Oleocanthal is a tyrosol ester and its chemical structure is related to oleuropein, also found in olive oil.
==Potential biological effects==
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