Lignin; liberation of phenolic hydroxyl groups by alkaline cleavage of lignin sulfonic acids.
1948
Q P PENISTON, and
J L McCARTHY
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008031
Lignin
The most abundant natural aromatic organic polymer found in all vascular plants. Lignin together with cellulose and hemicellulose are the major cell wall components of the fibers of all wood and grass species. Lignin is composed of coniferyl, p-coumaryl, and sinapyl alcohols in varying ratios in different plant species. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Lignins
D010636
Phenols
Benzene derivatives that include one or more hydroxyl groups attached to the ring structure.
D013451
Sulfonic Acids
Inorganic or organic oxy acids of sulfur which contain the RSO2(OH) radical.