| Abstract: | Tryptamides of Hydroxy-Carboxylic Acids in Oil-Containing Seeds Different amounts tryptamides of 5-hydroxy-carboxylic acids have been found in various oil-containing plant seeds, especially on their outer surface or in external layers of the tissues. In each variety, the substance present in highest concentration has been thoroughly investigated. It was found that the single fractions on thin-layer chromatograms were composed of several tryptamides of 5-hydroxy-carboxylic acids. Fatty acids ranging from C16 to C24 were detected. The antioxidative action of these tryptamides are discussed with examples. |
