Biotransformation of low-molecular-weight alcohols by Coleus forskohlii hairy root cultures

Carbohydr Res. 2003 Apr 4;338(8):729-31. doi: 10.1016/s0008-6215(03)00011-9.

Abstract

Coleus forskohlii hairy root cultures were shown to biotransform methanol and ethanol to the corresponding beta-D-glucopyranosides and beta-D-ribo-hex-3-ulopyranosides, and 2-propanol to its beta-D-glucopyranoside.

MeSH terms

  • 2-Propanol / metabolism*
  • Biotransformation
  • Coleus / metabolism*
  • Culture Techniques / methods
  • Ethanol / metabolism*
  • Glucosides / chemistry
  • Glucosides / isolation & purification
  • Glucosides / metabolism
  • Methanol / metabolism*
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular
  • Optical Rotation
  • Plant Roots / metabolism*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Substances

  • Glucosides
  • Ethanol
  • 2-Propanol
  • Methanol