Chemical Properties
Queen Bee Acid is a white crystal with a melting point of 58-59℃, stable in nature, easily soluble in methanol, ethanol, chloroform and ether, slightly soluble in acetone, insoluble in water, acidic to litmus paper, and able to make bromine water Rapid fading can also make potassium permanganate solution fade, but it does not show purple red to ferric chloride.
Health effects
As a substance with a variety of physiological activities, Queen Bee Acid is often used to measure the quality of royal jelly, and is also widely used in health food and beverages. Improve the body's immune function and the ability to resist radiation damage.
Biological Activity
Analyses of the bioactive compounds in Queen Bee Acid showed the presence of protein, lipids, flavonoids, and polyphenols with a number of therapeutics activities, e.g., anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial properties.
Pharmacology
Queen bee acid (10-Hydroxy-2-Decenoic Acid, 10-HDA) is well-known as a lipid constituent or fatty acid in royal jelly that exhibits numerous pharmacological and therapeutic effects, e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, immune boosting, and antimicrobial activities.
