AN IMPROVED PROCEDURE FOR ISOLATION OF DHURRIN

Dhurrin was first isolated in pure crystalline form by Mao et al. who reported on its physical properties. A continuing interest in dhurrin biosynthesis along with a need for several grams of dhurrin prompted a development of its isolation on a larger scale. Because phenolic compounds have been isolated using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) for chromatography, this adsorbent was investigated for purifying dhurrin from salts and glucose present in extracts of sorghum. © 1969.