Falcarinol

Chemical compound

Falcarinol is a natural pesticide and fatty alcohol found in carrots, Panax ginseng and ivy. In carrots, it occurs in a concentration of approximately 2 mg/kg. As a toxin, it protects roots from fungal diseases, such as liquorice rot that causes black spots on the roots during storage. The compound requires the freezing condition to maintain well because it is sensitive to light and heat.

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