Definition
A component of many essential oils. The (S)-enantiomer is the commoner and occurs mostly as the (S)-(E)-isomer. Flavouring agent
Description
Nerolidol is found in bitter gourd. Nerolidol is a component of many essential oils. The (S)-enantiomer is the commoner and occurs mostly as the (S)-(E)-isomer. Nerolidol is a flavouring agent. Nerolidol has been shown to exhibit anti-fungal function (A7933). Nerolidol belongs to the family of Sesquiterpenes. These are terpenes with three consecutive isoprene units.
Nerolidol Health Effects
General Information
Mechanism of Action
Target Name | Mechanism of Action | References |
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Estrogen receptor Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 |
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