Coumarin Description
Organic compound found in plants and derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It creates the fragrance in fresh-mowed hay. More than 300 coumarins have been identified from natural sources, especially green plants. However, simple coumarins are potent antioxidants.
Coumarin References
Journal of Natural Products, September 2001, issue 9, pages 1238-1240
Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, December 1999, issues 1-2, pages 125-135
General Pharmacology, June 1996, issue 4, pages 713-722
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