Title

Encapsulation of Citral Isomers in Extracted Lemongrass Oil with Cyclodextrins: Molecular Modeling and Physicochemical Characterizations.

Authors

Ruktanonchai, Uracha Rungsardthong; Srinuanchai, Wanwisa; Saesoo, Somsak; Sramala, Issara; Puttipipatkhachorn, Satit; Soottitantawat, Apinan

Abstract

The article presents a study which aims to employ molecular modeling and physicochemical characterization of encapsulation of citral isomers in extracted lemongrass oil with cyclodextrins (CDs). It also examines the release rate constants and release time course of citral in the lemongrass oil. Result reveals that the most favorable complex formation governing between citrals in lemongrass oil and CDs were found at a 1:2 mole ration for all CDs.

Subjects

MOLECULAR models; MICROENCAPSULATION; ISOMERS; LEMONGRASS oil; CYCLODEXTRINS

Publication

Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry, 2011, Vol 75, Issue 12, p2340

ISSN

0916-8451

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1271/bbb.110523