Process for the preparation of ferutinin from ferula plants and use of p-pivaloyloxy ferutin

摘要

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of ferutinine (Ia) from Ferula spp extracts comprising basic hydrolysis of the extracts and treatment with p-pivaloyloxybenzoic acid. The invention relates also to the use of the extracts and ferutinine in the cosmetic and dermatological field.