Molar mass 782.52 g/mol | ChemSpider ID 28428695 | |
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How to pronounce punicalin
Punicalin is an ellagitannin. It can be found in Punica granatum (pomegranate) or in the leaves of Terminalia catappa, a plant used to treat dermatitis and hepatitis. It is also reported in Combretum glutinosum, all three species being Myrtales, the two last being Combretaceae.
Contents
It is a highly active carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
Chemistry
The molecule contains a gallagic acid component linked to a glucose.
References
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