Extraction Methods for the Isolation of Isoflavonoids from Plant Material

Abstract: The purpose of this review is to describe and compare selected traditional and modern extraction methods employed in the isolation of isoflavonoids from plants. Conventional methods such as maceration, percolation, or Soxhlet extraction are still frequently used in phytochemical analysis. Despite their flexibility, traditional extraction techniques have significant drawbacks, including the need for a significant investment of time, energy, and starting material, and a requirement for large amounts of potentially toxic solvents. Moreover, these techniques are difficult to automate, produce considerable amount of waste and pose a risk of degradation of thermolabile compounds. Modern extraction methods, such as: ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, accelerated solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and negative pressure cavitation extraction, can be regarded as remedies for the aforementioned problems. This manuscript discusses the use of the most relevant extraction techniques in the process of isolation of isoflavonoids, secondary metabolites that have been found to have a plethora of biological and pharmacological activities.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Extraction Methods for the Isolation of Isoflavonoids from Plant Material ; volume:15 ; number:1 ; year:2017 ; pages:34-45 ; extent:12
Open chemistry ; 15, Heft 1 (2017), 34-45 (gesamt 12)

Creator
Blicharski, Tomasz
Oniszczuk, Anna

DOI
10.1515/chem-2017-0005
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2410161551125.581454431300
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Oniszczuk, Anna

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