umbelliferone

Meanings

• noun

  Umbelliferone is a naturally occurring organic compound, specifically a benzophenone, which is found in various plants, particularly in the Apiaceae (umbrelliferae) family.

  - "Umbelliferone is a bioactive compound present in parsley and other umbelliferous vegetables."
  - "The metabolism of umbelliferone in the human body has been studied for its potential health benefits."

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Variants

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umbelliferous

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Etymology

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From the Latin word umbellifer, meaning 'umbrella-bearing', referring to the umbellate inflorescence of plants in the Apiaceae family.

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Trivia

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1. Umbelliferone is a major component of the essential oil in parsley.

2. Umbelliferone has been shown to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

3. The structure of umbelliferone is similar to that of certain insect pheromones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family: A large and diverse plant family, commonly known as the carrot family, which includes many common vegetables and herbs such as carrots, parsley, celery, and cumin.

2. Benzophenones: A class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a benzene ring fused to a phenol group.

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Umbelliferone has been studied for its potential health benefits, particularly in relation to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

How to Memorize "umbelliferone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a umbrella with tiny flowers (umbellate inflorescence) growing on it, representing the Apiaceae family and the compound umbelliferone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word umbelliferone with the Apiaceae family, as it is a compound commonly found in these plants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'umbelliferone' as 'umbrella-bearer' in the Apiaceae family.

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