What Specific Compounds in Roses Contribute to Catalysis?
Roses contain several bioactive compounds that can be harnessed for catalytic purposes. [Phenolic acids](href), flavonoids, and essential oils are some of the key compounds. These molecules can act as reducing agents and stabilizers during the synthesis of metal nanoparticles. Additionally, they can serve as ligands in [coordination chemistry](href), further enhancing their catalytic properties.
