ABSTRACT

α-Terpineol, a monocyclic monoterpenoid tertiary alcohol with lilac-like aroma, is found in a variety of plant essential oils. Current research has revealed that α-terpineol has a varied range of biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, gastroprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and antidiarrheal effects. These beneficial activities of α-terpineol coupled with its unique aroma and safety offer the possibility of incorporating this compound into food, cosmetic, non-cosmetic, medical, agricultural, and chemical industries. Hence, this paper summarizes the sources and production of α-terpineol, and focuses on the biological properties so far described for α-terpineol and its mechanism of action. Furthermore, the safety of α-terpineol, industrial applications and directions for future α-terpineol research are discussed. This paper provides reference for the research and application of α-terpineol in the future.

摘要

α-萜品醇是一种单环单萜类叔醇，具有淡紫色的香气，存在于多种植物精油中。目前的研究表明，α-松油醇具有多种生物活性，包括抗氧化、抗炎、抗菌、抗癌、镇痛、胃保护、心脏保护、神经保护和止泻作用。α-松油醇的这些有益活性及其独特的香气和安全性为将这种化合物用于食品、化妆品、非化妆品、医疗、农业和化学工业提供了可能性。因此，本文总结了α-萜品醇的来源和生产，并重点介绍了迄今为止描述的α-萜品醇的生物学特性及其作用机制。此外，α-松油醇的安全性，讨论了α-萜品醇的工业应用和未来研究方向。为今后α-松油醇的研究和应用提供参考。