The invention relates to a process for the isolation of (-)-mesquitol in substantial (1.5%) yields from Dichrostachys cinerea and also the usage of (-)-mesquitol as an antioxidant/free-radical scavenger.
This is a Continuation of International Application No. PCT/IB02/05426 filed on Dec. 17, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
