Answer to Question #115527 in Organic Chemistry for Jaweria Rana

Question

What are the industrial applications of diterpenoids? Answer in detail

Answer 1

Here are some examples of the use of diterpenoid substances in industry:

Stevioside is registered in the food industry as a food additive E960 (as a sweetener).

Gibberellins (GAs) are plant hormones that regulate various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, dormancy, flowering, flower development, and leaf and fruit senescence. Gibberellins are used in the practice of crop production to increase the yield of hemp and flax fiber, to increase the size of berries in seedless grape varieties, to increase grass yields, to stimulate seed germination, etc.

Phytol is used in the fragrance industry and used in cosmetics, shampoos, toilet soaps, household cleaners, and detergents.

Abietic acid is used in the manufacture of driers, paints, emulsifiers. Abietic acid alcohols (abietol, dihydroabietol) are used in the production of soap, cosmetics. Acid salts are called abiates and are used as thickeners for drying oils and soaps. Also used in the manufacture of perfumes.