Phytochemistry

Paper Code: 
Advanced Paper II LSC 144 E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60
12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

Methods of plant analysis- Introduction; methods of extraction and isolation; methods of separation; methods of identification; Result analysis

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Definition, natural sources, classification, extraction, separation and characterization of Phenylpropanoids, (Hydroxycinnamic acids, Coumarins, Lignans and phenylpropenes). Flavanoids (Anthocyanins, Flavones, Flavonones, Flavonols, Chalcones.) 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Definition, natural sources, classification, extraction, separation and characterization of Terpenoids (Monoterpenoids,, Sesquiterpenoids, Diterpenoids, Sterols, cardiac glycosides, Saponins, Carotenoids and Volatile Oils).    

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Definition, natural sources, classification, extraction, separation and characterization of alkaloids  (Quinoline, isoquinoline, tropane, pyridine, purine, imidazole and indole)

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Biotransformation : Production of secondary metabolites from plant cell culture; processes for enhancing the secondary metabolites , bioreactor system and modules for mass multiplication.

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