Aromatic Compounds and Terpenoids of Iris hungarica

Composition of Volatile Oil of Iris pallida Lam. From Ukraine

“…In our previous research work, we reported the component composition of the essential oil of several Irises from Ukraine (Iris hungarica, I. pseudacorus, Iris pseudacorus f. alba, I. versicolor, I, germanica) [23][24][25][26][27] and Azerbaijan (Iris medwedewii, Iris carthaliniae). 29 Monoterpene ketone α-irone and triterpenoid squalene were identified in all samples.…”

“…Thus, it was consistent with data in the literature, which noted that myristic acid was the major compound (and/or always present) in the Iris species. 17,[22][23][24]29 Fatty acids are known to have antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties 43 , they are involved in metabolism, positively affect digestion, and create favorable conditions for beneficial intestinal microorganisms for their life activity. 44 In addition, palmitic and myristic acids are saturated fatty acids involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins and stability of cellular membranes.…”

“…The prevalence of fatty acids and their esters, as well as aliphatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives in the volatile constituents of leaves and rhizomes seems to be a common feature among the species of Iris. [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]38,39,43 Monoterpenoid α-irone was detected to make up 2.85% of the total essential oil of I. pallida rhizomes. It is known that ketone α-irone is an indicator of the authenticity of iris oil.…”

“…Irises were reported to have various biologic properties, including having potent antiulcer, anticancer, antioxidant, piscicidal activities 15,18 , and cytotoxic, antiinflammatory, and antibacterial activity. 14,17,[20][21][22] Continuing the study of the component composition of the essential oil of Iris plants [23][24][25][26][27][28][29] , we chose I. pallida Lam. as the subject of the study.…”

Biologically active compounds from the rhizomes of iris hungarica

“…The analysis of the chemical composition has not almost been carried out, but the component composition of essential oils (α-irone, squalene, β-damascenone, geranylacetone, eugenol, etc.) [5] and fatty acids (myristic, linoleic, palmitic and others) [6] in rhizomes has been determined; xanthone mangiferin has been identified [7].…”