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A Brief Note on Natural Products

 Pravallika Bhukya

A Natural product is a chemical compound or substance that is produced by a living organism and is therefore found in nature. Natural products, in the broadest sense, include any substance produced by life. Natural products can also be synthesised chemically (both semi synthesis and total synthesis) and have played an important role in the development of organic chemistry by providing challenging synthetic targets. The term "natural product" has also been used commercially to refer to cosmetics, dietary supplements, and foods derived from natural sources that do not contain any artificial ingredients.