lactones

Iodine binds to membrane lipids called lactones forming iodo-lactones which regulate apoptosis (programmed cell death).

Iodine Treats Breast Cancer, the Evidence is Overwhelming 2009

Perfumers generally use notes called lactones to evoke milk in a perfume, there are many kinds, methyl laitone being my favorite.

Got Milk? Marina Geigert 2009

The distinctively aromatic flavor of peaches and nectarines comes largely from compounds called lactones, which are also responsible for the aroma of coconut; some varieties also contain clove-like eugenol.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

The distinctive sweet, rich aroma of coconut is created by derivatives of saturated fatty acids called lactones (octa-, deca-, dodeca-, tetradecalactones)—peaches are also flavored by lactones—while roasting generates more generic nutty notes (from pyrazines, pyrroles, furans).

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

The distinctively aromatic flavor of peaches and nectarines comes largely from compounds called lactones, which are also responsible for the aroma of coconut; some varieties also contain clove-like eugenol.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

The distinctive sweet, rich aroma of coconut is created by derivatives of saturated fatty acids called lactones (octa-, deca-, dodeca-, tetradecalactones)—peaches are also flavored by lactones—while roasting generates more generic nutty notes (from pyrazines, pyrroles, furans).

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Not lactates, or lactones, or lactylates, or any of the dozen other chemical names that might be encountered.

Lactic Acid Is Not Lactose Steve Carper 2008

Massoia Bark, with its intensely dark coconut notes due to the presence of lactones is rich and also creates a full-bodied presence like condensed milk.

Archive 2009-05-01 Ayala Sender 2009

Massoia Bark, with its intensely dark coconut notes due to the presence of lactones is rich and also creates a full-bodied presence like condensed milk.

Got Milk? Ayala Sender 2009

Take Ginkgo Leaf Extract 80 to 160 mg twice a day Ginkgo biloba— standardized to 24 percent ginkgoflavonglycosides and 6 percent terpene lactones.

The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009