| Description |
(+)-pinoresinol is a member of the class of compounds known as furanoid lignans. Furanoid lignans are lignans with a structure that contains either a tetrahydrofuran ring, a furan ring, or a furofuan ring system, that arises from the joining of the two phenylpropanoid units (+)-pinoresinol is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (+)-pinoresinol can be found in a number of food items such as chanterelle, pecan nut, pine nut, and common hazelnut, which makes (+)-pinoresinol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. |
