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Elucidating the Metabolism of 2,4-Dibromophenol in Plants
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Volatile monocarbonyl compounds of carrot roots at various stages of maturity
Abstract:
Volatile carbonyl compounds of carrot variety Feonia Hunderup S-64 at various stages of maturity were analysed as their 2,4-DNPH's by a combined TLC-GLC-MS method. Twenty-three different carbonyl compounds were identified, of which undecanal, buten-2-al, methylbutenal, pentan-2-one, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and 5-methylfurfural have not previously been found in carrot. During maturation the content of acetaldehyde and acetone increased significantly, while that of methylbutenal decreased.
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