2-Alquil-4-Hidroxi-Tetrahidrofuranos de la Pulpa del Aguacate

Abstract

From a hexane extract of avocado pulp (Persea americana Mill.), an 1:3 mixture of 2-(heptadec-16-enyl)- and 2-(heptadec-16-ynyl)-4-hydroxy -tetrahydrofurans was characterized by NMR techniques. These compounds have not been previously reported from natural sources.

Keywords

• Persea americana Mill.
• avocado pulp
• 4-hydroxy-tetrahydrofuran