Rhamnazin Explained

Rhamnazin is an O-methylated flavonol, a type of chemical compound. It can be found in Rhamnus petiolaris,[1] a buckthorn plant endemic to Sri Lanka.

Metabolism

The enzyme 3-methylquercetin 7-O-methyltransferase uses S-adenosyl methionine and isorhamnetin to produce S-adenosyl homocysteine and rhamnazin.

The enzyme 3,7-dimethylquercetin 4'-O-methyltransferase uses S-adenosyl methionine and rhamnazin to produce S-adenosyl homocysteine and ayanin.

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Notes and References

  1. Rhamnazin- und rhamnetin-3-O-trioside aus Rhamnus petiolaris. H.. Wagner. M.. Ertan. O.. Seligmann. Phytochemistry. 13. 5. 1974. 857–860. 10.1016/S0031-9422(00)91151-8. German.