Chalcones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001864",
  "term": "Chalcones",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of natural organic compounds belonging to the flavonoid family, characterized by an open-chain structure with two aromatic rings linked by an alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl system. They are precursors to flavonoids and isoflavonoids in plants. Many chalcones exhibit biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1327 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chalcones/"
}