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Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2004 Apr;3(4):337-40. doi: 10.1039/b316210a. Epub 2004 Mar 09.

Riboflavin-sensitized photooxidation of isohumulones and derivatives.

Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology

Kevin Huvaere, Karsten Olsen, Mogens L Andersen, Leif H Skibsted, Arne Heyerick, Denis De Keukeleire

Affiliations

  1. Ghent University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Harelbekestraat 72, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium.

PMID: 15052361 DOI: 10.1039/b316210a

Abstract

Isohumulones, the bitter principles in beer, are decomposed by light-induced reactions, thereby adversely affecting beer quality. Upon absorption of visible light, riboflavin is excited and interacts with isohumulones, as well as with oxidized and reduced derivatives thereof. Reaction kinetics were investigated by laser flash photolysis at 355 nm and at 440 nm, and analysis of kinetic data afforded detailed insights into the reaction mechanism.

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